An overview of recent developments surrounding the Fourth and Fifth Amendments of the United States Constitution and their impact upon privacy conscious computer professionals. The presentation includes discussions on the United States Constitution, Federal Statutes, Administrative decisions, and, most importantly, the case laws that interpret and define the Fourth Amendment and Fifth Amendments. Special attention is given to topics affecting computer professionals, including border crossings, foreign nationals, encryption, forced disclosures, the Crist decision, and the Boucher decisions.
<strong>Tyler Pitchford, Esq.</strong> holds degrees in Software Architecture from New College of Florida and a Juris Doctor from the Stetson University College of Law. He co-founded the Azureus Bittorrent client in 2003 and currently works as CTO for Digome, LLC in Nashville, TN. His work experience includes the Florida State Attorney's office, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the Florida Supreme Court. Tyler has previously presented at PhreakNic, Outerz0ne, and Shmoocon. Additionally, he has taught several courses on computer programming and security throughout the years.