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I thought the most interesting item in this story was not about the secret service, but rather the MIT counsel's decision to turn over evidence without a warran
by gregcohn 14y ago
I thought the most interesting item in this story was not about the secret service, but rather the MIT counsel's decision to turn over evidence without a warrant or subpoena, in contravention of its policy. (Though it's possible they had a warrant and court order preventing its disclosure.)
I am sure the truth will come out.
- josephlord 14y agoThere is one thing only revealing information about your legitimate users under warrant or court order. It is another to restrict yourself from providing information in the event that you have been attacked by someone who is not a member of your organisation. Note that this does not mean that judgement should not have changed their behaviour in this case but that a rules based prohibition on voluntary cooperation seems like the wrong argument to me.
- gregcohn 14y agovery good point. it seems like it would hinge on whether the act was defensive (MIT asking for help) or in reaction to an FBI request.