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If Google is being forced to search their users private data for fear of losing government contracts then they've purjured themselves in court by claiming other
by nullc 5y ago
If Google is being forced to search their users private data for fear of losing government contracts then they've purjured themselves in court by claiming otherwise.
If that were the case and Google honestly testified that they performed the searches based on the belief that the government would withhold business from them it is likely that the warrantless searches would be disallowed. Courts have found that even covert encouragement can apply. What matters is that the if it's functionally the government's choice if the searching does or doesn't happen, then its subject to the fourth amendment.
- coldtea 5y ago>If Google is being forced to search their users private data for fear of losing government contracts then they've purjured themselves in court by claiming otherwise. Doesn't need to be fear. Doesn't even need anybody to insinuate something threatening. The conflict of interest is enough, to willingly do anything you're asked and play the good boy out of greed - to keep/get more contracts.