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Waymo Says You’re Not Getting its Footage Without a Warrant | The move is one of several signaling a growing tension between innovation, privacy, and law enforcement power.
The move is one of several signaling a growing tension between innovation, privacy, and law enforcement power.
Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana recently emphasized that the company will challenge, limit, or reject robotaxi footage requests from law enforcement that are not backed by a valid legal process, such as a warrant or court order. She stressed that while the company “follows the legal process to receive footage,” it reserves the right to push back on overly broad or undefined demands—a move aimed at preserving rider trust. Legal scholars highlight that demands for robotaxi footage fall into unsettled territory: though subject to Fourth Amendment protections, striking a balance between privacy and legitimate investigative needs remains delicate.
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