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Re:IRS claims it can read your e-mail without a warrant by GauntletWizard on Wednesday April 10, 2013 @03:56PM (#5527670)
The mailbox in the foyer of your building and whatnot are not your property. The lock keeps other tenants from accessing "your stuff" and not your landlord himself.
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Re:IRS claims it can read your e-mail without a warrant by rayiner on Wednesday April 10, 2013 @03:59PM (#5527701)
There are special laws protecting mailboxes. They are actually property of the USPS. A better example is if you left a computer printout in your building's leasing office. That is not protected.
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Re:IRS claims it can read your e-mail without a warrant by belorn on Wednesday April 10, 2013 @05:37PM (#5528372)
It should be mentioned that those laws are being eroded. The sanctiness of the post is no longer as safe as it used to be.
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