Rory sits down with California Assemblymember David Alvarez to explore the TRACE Act (AB 358), a groundbreaking bill reshaping how law enforcement can access digital evidence in stalking, abuse, and privacy invasion cases. With today’s technology outpacing our legal system, the TRACE Act aims to close critical gaps—giving victims the power to hand over tracking devices or hidden cameras found in their personal property without waiting for a warrant. Whether it’s a grieving family needing answers or a survivor discovering a hidden AirTag, this episode highlights the growing urgency for legal tools that match modern threats.

Alvarez explains the community-driven roots of this legislation, how real-world cases helped shape it, and what it means for public trust and digital justice. From digital surveillance to AI and cell phone use in schools, the conversation goes beyond policy into the daily realities of protecting families in the digital age. If you’ve ever questioned your digital safety—or wondered how the law should keep up—this episode offers both answers and action.

Don’t forget to follow and subscribe at OlasMedia.com. To learn more and book a free consultation visit rorylaw.com.

Some notable moments from this episode are:

00:00:45 – Intro to the TRACE Act

00:02:00 – What Is an Assemblymember?

00:04:33 – Background on Privacy Laws

00:05:57 – Why the TRACE Act Matters

00:07:41 – Warrants and Device Access

00:08:22 – Alvarez’s Personal Motivation

00:20:45 – Real Story: AirTag on a Train

00:25:31 – Reaching Undocumented Victims

00:30:34 – What’s Next for the Bill

00:36:30 – Myths and Facts on Digital Privacy

 

Rory sits down with California Assemblymember&nbsp;<a href="https://a80.asmdc.org/">David Alvarez</a> to explore the <a href="https://a80.asmdc.org/sites/a80.asmdc.org/files/2025-03/AB%20358%20%28Alvarez%29%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf">TRACE Act (AB 358)</a>, a groundbreaking bill reshaping how law enforcement can access digital evidence in stalking, abuse, and privacy invasion cases. With today&rsquo;s technology outpacing our legal system, the TRACE Act aims to close critical gaps&mdash;giving victims the power to hand over tracking devices or hidden cameras found in their personal property without waiting for a warrant. Whether it&rsquo;s a grieving family needing answers or a survivor discovering a hidden AirTag, this episode highlights the growing urgency for legal tools that match modern threats.
Alvarez explains the community-driven roots of this legislation, how real-world cases helped shape it, and what it means for public trust and digital justice. From digital surveillance to AI and cell phone use in schools, the conversation goes beyond policy into the daily realities of protecting families in the digital age. If you&rsquo;ve ever questioned your digital safety&mdash;or wondered how the law should keep up&mdash;this episode offers both answers and action.
Don&rsquo;t forget to follow and subscribe at <a href="https://olasmedia.com/shows/unseen-impact">OlasMedia.com</a>. To learn more and book a free consultation visit <a href="https://www.rorylaw.com/">rorylaw.com</a>.
Some notable moments from this episode are:
00:00:45 &ndash; Intro to the TRACE Act
00:02:00 &ndash; What Is an Assemblymember?
00:04:33 &ndash; Background on Privacy Laws
00:05:57 &ndash; Why the TRACE Act Matters
00:07:41 &ndash; Warrants and Device Access
00:08:22 &ndash; Alvarez&rsquo;s Personal Motivation
00:20:45 &ndash; Real Story: AirTag on a Train
00:25:31 &ndash; Reaching Undocumented Victims
00:30:34 &ndash; What&rsquo;s Next for the Bill
00:36:30 &ndash; Myths and Facts on Digital Privacy
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Rory Pendergast, Lead Attorney at Rory Law, discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries in "The Unseen Impact"  

Unseen Impact with Rory Pendergast explores the ripple effects of personal injury cases, shedding light on the hidden ways accidents, negligence, and injustice shape lives and explores the economic, physical, and emotional damages endured.

Each episode features mental health, physical injury, and industry professionals to examine the widespread effects of various injuries on individuals, families, and communities. 

Rory Pendergast, a California-based attorney originally from Montana, hosts a show where he discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries. He advocates in court on behalf of victims of revenge pornography (non-consensual pornography), physical and mental injury, and property destruction.

<a href="https://rorylaw.com/">Rory Pendergast</a>, Lead Attorney at Rory Law, discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries in "The Unseen Impact"&nbsp;&nbsp;
Unseen Impact with Rory Pendergast explores the ripple effects of personal injury cases, shedding light on the hidden ways accidents, negligence, and injustice shape lives and explores the economic, physical, and emotional damages endured.
Each episode features mental health, physical injury, and industry professionals to examine the widespread effects of various injuries on individuals, families, and communities.&nbsp;
Rory Pendergast, a California-based attorney originally from Montana, hosts a show where he discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries. He advocates in court on behalf of victims of revenge pornography (non-consensual pornography), physical and mental injury, and property destruction.

Unseen Impact 

Unseen Impact is a podcast that looks beyond legal headlines to explore how personal injury truly affects people’s lives. Hosted by Rory Pendergast—a legal marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in the justice space—the show examines the real-world consequences of accidents, negligence, and systemic failures. Each episode features conversations with professionals in mental health, physical rehabilitation, and law—as well as those with lived experience—to shed light on the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of personal injury. Rory brings a thoughtful, trauma-informed lens to each interview, creating space for guests to share insights that help educate, humanize, and advocate.

Unseen Impact is a podcast that looks beyond legal headlines to explore how personal injury truly affects people&rsquo;s lives. Hosted by Rory Pendergast&mdash;a legal marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in the justice space&mdash;the show examines the real-world consequences of accidents, negligence, and systemic failures. Each episode features conversations with professionals in mental health, physical rehabilitation, and law&mdash;as well as those with lived experience&mdash;to shed light on the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of personal injury. Rory brings a thoughtful, trauma-informed lens to each interview, creating space for guests to share insights that help educate, humanize, and advocate.

Stranger Tracking You on the Train - David Alvarez

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