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It's not just pressure, it's an order by government. Court orders aren't really optional. And as much as you might think this is a huge problem, it's a bigger
by rhino369 10y ago
It's not just pressure, it's an order by government. Court orders aren't really optional.
And as much as you might think this is a huge problem, it's a bigger problem with companies aren't restrained by government orders. Imagine if Exceleon politely declined to allow nuclear inspections.
- panarky 10y agoThere is almost always a choice. Exhibit 1: http://www.apple.com/customer-letter/ http://www.apple.com/customer-letter/ Exhibit 2: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/23/technology/23google.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/23/technology/23google.html
- rhino369 10y agoApple actually had a good case that what the FBI was asking for was beyond the scope of the law. And if the court ended up siding against them, they would have done it.