Explain how the 4th Amendment applies to non-tangible materials, such as the Internet, emails, and social media applications. Analyze the “reasonable expectation of privacy” for individuals and corporations when utilizing the Internet.
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read the Smith . The 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution has traditionally applied to tangible materials: home, car, purse, personal belongings, etc. This Amendment states in pertinent part, “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and […]