Just a few weeks ago, the Supreme Court reminded the country that our digital privacy is just as important and protected as it is off our screens. Through the decision in Chatrie vs. United States, the justices ruled that your phone’s location data is protected by the Fourth Amendment and that law enforcement must obtain a warrant before conducting “geofence” searches of location history. The decision was celebrated by civil rights groups nationwide because it brought new clarity to an increasingly gray area of law.

Unfortunately, while the Supreme Court sets precedent that protects our digital privacy rights, Albany is moving in the wrong direction. A bill heading toward the governor’s desk, A8022, would require social media platforms to comply with law-enforcement search warrants within 72 hours. That aggressive clock leaves companies almost no room to push back against over-reaching warrants.

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