The Kelsey Smith Act requires telecommunications providers to disclose location information to law enforcement in emergencies.
The Kelsey Smith Act amends the Communications Act of 1934 to mandate that providers of covered services, including commercial mobile services and IP-enabled voice services, must disclose the location information of a user's telecommunications device to an investigative or law enforcement officer or a public safety answering point agent in emergency situations. This disclosure is required if the officer or agent asserts that the request is made to respond to a call for emergency services or an emergency involving the risk of death or serious physical harm.
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