Cell Companies and the FBI....

phobicsquirrel
phobicsquirrel Posts: 7,343 ✭✭✭
http://www.broadbandreports.com/shownews/FBI-You-Might-Sue-Your-Carrier-If-You-Knew-What-They-Were-Doing-114210

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20110511/02463914240/fbi-customers-might-sue-if-they-knew-companies-were-helping-with-wiretaps.shtml

"Specifically, these businesses would be substantially harmed if their customers knew that they were furnishing information to the FBI. The stigma of working with the FBI would cause customers to cancel the companies' services and file civil actions to prevent further disclosure of subscriber info."

...and I can go to jail for recording a conversation for my own protection... go figure.

Comments

  • letsgowithbob
    letsgowithbob Posts: 677 ✭✭
    I don't understand what the problem is...
  • wwestern
    wwestern Posts: 1,397 ✭✭✭
    k squirrelly..... I have to admit I finally agree with you on something. Another great product of the patriot act.
  • beatnic
    beatnic Posts: 4,133
    I'm reminded of a song. Beatles. Dear Prudence, wont you come out and play.