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Old 20-01-2006, 19:24   #13
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Re: Google refuses data request

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Originally Posted by Paddy1
But it's all about the threat. Remember, money talks. Didn't the DOJ back down against MS when ole Bill threatened to up sticks en-masse and move to Canada.
I think its rather worrying when businesses get so big they can blackmail the government like that

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the worrying thing is it seems yahoo and microsoft comply with the subpoenas
Not really. They are lawful requests for information. They are meant to be complied with. They aren't voluntary.

If a rapist was caught leaving the scene of a crime on someone's CCTV and the store owner refused to comply with a subpoena for the video footage, would you be happier with that?
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