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My comment is referencing what was documented to happen during 2013: the NSA compelled tech companies to turn over user data under threat of jailing the executi
by TechBro8615 4y ago
My comment is referencing what was documented to happen during 2013: the NSA compelled tech companies to turn over user data under threat of jailing the executives and fining the company huge amounts.
They don't need to ask Google for data from other companies. They can compel them to provide the passwords or authentication codes which are stored on Google's servers. Or they could just ask for a list of which accounts have a saved password, so they know who to target next with an NSL.
- bipson 4y agoDude. Everything you said is correct, but: I responded to > Google could be requested to peer not just into the user's google account, but into accounts they have with other companies/organisations too Your response to my response should somehow relate to that.
- TechBro8615 4y agoWell in that case, after rereading your comment I guess I agree with you. I don't think the government would deputize Google to effectively hack into other companies on their behalf. I wouldn't put it past them to ask for a backdoor into a user's device, but I doubt Google would comply with that (although there is precedent for Google remotely installing Covid tracking apps on devices in Massachusetts).