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I think it's important to note that these people weren't targeted as a result of their search history, they were already targeted, and the search history was ju
by showerst 16y ago
I think it's important to note that these people weren't targeted as a result of their search history, they were already targeted, and the search history was just used as evidence for further action.
So me searching for "how much antifreeze..." wouldn't ever be noticed, unless i was _already_ under suspicion that met legal standards for a warrant, so that search data was requested.
- Encosia 16y agoOf course, but circumstantial evidence like search history is often used to narrow a field of suspects down to a single candidate for thorough investigation. At that point, they're going to investigate you as exhaustively as it takes to make the case. Without those circumstantial clues to focus the investigation, the authorities are at a significant disadvantage.
- pedanticfreak 16y agoIs this an argument in support of Google complying with the search warrants or just helpful advice for your serial killer buddies?