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> these are largely still separate actors from the US government Yes they're separate actors, but programs like PRISM suggest that they're still on a very shor
by alfiedotwtf 4y ago
> these are largely still separate actors from the US government
Yes they're separate actors, but programs like PRISM suggest that they're still on a very short leash
- sneak 4y agoNot just PRISM: Apple has actually been (presumably) forced to not publish e2e encryption software that the feds didn't want deployed, an example of prior restraint that is blatantly unconstitutional. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-fbi-icloud-exclusive/exclusive-apple-dropped-plan-for-encrypting-backups-after-fbi-complained-sources-idUSKBN1ZK1CT https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-fbi-icloud-exclusiv...
- pempem 4y agoCompletely. So much of this framing however is being pushed/forced/rulings or judgement driven decisions. You get the sense that TikTok is like "cool, yeah, we'll add that to our roadmap"