We know this isnt perfect, and that Google still collects untold gobs of information about all of us.

But this is definitely a good thing.

Historically, Google has been one of the biggest suppliers in the police location data pipeline.

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Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

But we cant stop there.

All tech firms currently collecting location data must follow suit and stop facilitating geofence warrants.

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Google has a troubled history withnumerous multi-million dollar lawsuitsover its handling of location information.

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