Re:Motel 6 to Pay $12M after Improperly Giving Guest Lists t...
by smsm42 on Saturday April 06, 2019 @12:47AM
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> When the federal government comes asking for your help, I think it's pretty normal for people to provide that help.
Well, maybe they should not, if that help involves violation of other's right to privacy. If your ISP would "help" federal government to watch your communications without a court order, you might be justifiably upset.
Yes, telecoms are guilty in such behavior too, and largely are never punished. That doesn't mean it's ok.
> In other words, Washington should sue ICE, not Motel 6.
ICE has the right to ask. M6 should have answered "sure, gladly, as soon as we see that warrant".
Well, maybe they should not, if that help involves violation of other's right to privacy. If your ISP would "help" federal government to watch your communications without a court order, you might be justifiably upset.
Yes, telecoms are guilty in such behavior too, and largely are never punished. That doesn't mean it's ok.
> In other words, Washington should sue ICE, not Motel 6.
ICE has the right to ask. M6 should have answered "sure, gladly, as soon as we see that warrant".