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Re:Microsoft says encryption laws make companies wary of sto... by AaronFriel on Wednesday March 27, 2019 @09:09PM (#19508119)
What if the entity is, say, an independent contractor, staffing agency, or consultancy that provides engineering support to Apple?
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Re:Microsoft says encryption laws make companies wary of sto... by chii on Thursday March 28, 2019 @02:31AM (#19509766)
i believe an independent contractor is considered a service provider, and so they could be compelled to provide the gov't assistance.

I also believe that these service provider(s) are required to not disclose the fact they've provided assistance. Therefore, apple would do well to not hire any australian company for their contracting purposes (but instead, employ them as an employee).

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