Asked by Emily_ nicole on Jun 26, 2024

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In the case of Ross Compton, the Butler County judge ruled that using his pacemaker data was stealing personal information and violated the Fifth Amendment.

Pacemaker Data

Refers to the information generated by pacemakers, which includes monitoring and tracking the heart's electrical activity and rhythm to ensure proper heartbeat.

Fifth Amendment

An amendment to the United States Constitution that provides several protections for people accused of crimes, including protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and guarantees the right to due process.

  • Understand the significance of data privacy and legal rulings on data usage.
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Balan BarnamJun 30, 2024
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False
Explanation :
The judge actually allowed the use of Ross Compton's pacemaker data as evidence in court, ruling that it did not violate his rights to privacy or against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment. This data was used to challenge Compton's account of his actions during a fire at his house.