Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a measure yesterday that forces social media platforms to turn over information and evidence requested by law enforcement within 72 hours. Social media platforms are often blamed for slow response times when a warrant has been filed by authorities looking for evidence and information. This new measure now forces social media outlets to acknowledge receipt of the request within 8 hours, and to turn over all relevant material within 72 hours. It also means social media companies must have a point of contact available for such requests on a 24-7 basis. One of the bills’ sponsors is representative Jarvis Caldwell from Colorado Springs.
