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Technically you don't need a warrant if you just ask for the data and it's handed over. You only need a warrant if someone doesn't want to hand over the data.


But that's not what this would be, this would be gaining access to the system without permission.

It doesn't matter if my door has shitty locks, you still can't enter my house unless I invite you.


if this metaphorical door is already open and something is in plain view though. I guess the question is what constitutes plain view digitally.




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