>I also feel the service provider should have the option of providing the data if they so choose on a case-by-case basis That can be part of your contract with

>I also feel the service provider should have the option of providing the data if they so choose on a case-by-case basis That can be part of your contract with the provider -- in fact, some places have such things in their terms of service. If Google, for example, spelled out in their Terms of Service particular situations in which they might voluntarily choose to provide data (versus requiring a warrant), that would be fine.