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From what I take it, the canary isn’t taken down. They simply do not update it. They can’t be compelled to update it, because that would be compelling them to
by true_religion 4y ago
From what I take it, the canary isn’t taken down. They simply do not update it.
They can’t be compelled to update it, because that would be compelling them to lie in real time to their customers and the general public.
National security can be used to make you stay silent, and cooperate by not hinting at secret material, but it can’t be used to force you to create and stand by a made up story.
- tptacek 4y agoIf they don't take the canary down when they're served a sealed warrant, the canary isn't doing anything. In fact, it's actively misleading users.