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It's important to realize that Apple cannot be seen as voluntarily handing over data. Sometimes this is as simple as "Yes we can help, but please force us to".
by lawnchair_larry 11y ago
It's important to realize that Apple cannot be seen as voluntarily handing over data. Sometimes this is as simple as "Yes we can help, but please force us to". That saves them from PR damage and potential liability.
This was also the basis for several of the warrantless phone collection cases, according to the leaks. One or more of the major telcos was eager to cooperate, but politely asked that they be "forced" to. The FISA court was happy to oblige.
- rhizome 11y agoThey'll have to go to the Supreme Court in order to to appear not to be volunteering.
- dmak 11y agoI think there are bigger repercussions than just PR and potential liability. If they do it once, then they will be asked again to. This also means that "hackers" can use that same method to get around the security.