1 Oct 2026, Thu

Ohio GPS Tracker Bill Carves Out Exception For Investigators

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Proposed Ohio anti-stalking legislation that would ban placing a GPS tracker on a vehicle without the owner’s consent reportedly includes a loophole for private investigators. The carve-out has not sat well with everyone following the bill.

Balancing privacy protections against legitimate investigative needs is a delicate matter. The exception highlights the difficulty lawmakers face in crafting rules that guard against stalking while accommodating lawful uses of tracking technology.

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