In the modern world, almost every aspect of our lives is recorded by a third-party company, from where we drive to what we buy. Under current laws, the government can often bypass the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches simply by asking a company for your data or buying it from a data broker. This bill would restore a high level of privacy by ensuring that your digital life is just as protected as your physical home.

If this becomes law, it would significantly slow down the speed at which the government can gather mass data on citizens but would provide much stronger protections against government overreach. If it doesn't pass, the government will likely continue to use 'gray area' surveillance technologies like facial recognition and license plate readers in public spaces without needing to prove they have a specific reason to suspect a person of a crime.