Computer technicians are obligated by law to tell police if they find child pornography. In a corporate setting, that means if a desktop tech finds such images, they must report it to police. To legally search the hard drive requires a warrant that spells out beforehand whats being looked for, where you can look and what crime is being investigated. If the user were charged and the charges were dismissed because the evidence was tainted, the defendant could sue the tech for damages caused by publicity in the case, an attorney says.”]
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