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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 25. Information disclosure by law enforcement agencies.
(a) If a law enforcement agency obtains household electronic data under Section 15, the agency shall not disclose any information obtained, except that a supervisor of that agency may disclose particular information to another government agency, employee of a government agency, or material witness:
(1) if the information is relevant to a criminal proceeding or investigation by a grand jury; or
(2) with the lawful consent of the owner, or person in actual or constructive possession, of the household electronic device.
(b) When disclosing household electronic data to any other party, the disclosing law enforcement agency must make reasonable efforts to limit disclosure to the minimum necessary to accomplish the intended purpose of the disclosure.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 5. General Provisions § 855/25. Information disclosure by law enforcement agencies - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-5-general-provisions/il-st-sect-5-855-25/
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