US Justice Department Updates Drone Policy

The US Justice Department has released an

for investigations and other activities. The updated policy on the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) lays out a framework for federal law enforcement to "safely and responsibly" use

for things like crime scene investigations, search and rescue, and security, the DOJ said, and

.

Part of the updated UAS policy, which replaces a previous one from 2015, are requirements that the DOJ check drones and other UAS technology for cybersecurity risks and guard against "potential threats to the supply chain and DOJ's networks."

In October, the US Department of the Interior

of more than 800 aerial drones over

and cyberattacks. The fleet will remain grounded until a full review is completed.

The UAS policy also outlines how law enforcement should balance the use of drones with privacy and civil liberties. It also places limits on data retention. The DOJ said generally data collected from drones that contains personally identifiable information can not be kept for more than 180 days.

Source: c|net