Cops Can Get Your Private Online Data
12 days ago
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- Law enforcement can access online data through various US federal and state laws.
- Service providers and users can take steps to improve online privacy.
- Different types of data (subscriber, metadata, stored content, content in transit) have varying legal protections.
- Legal processes include subpoenas, court orders, search warrants, and super warrants.
- Gag orders can prevent service providers from informing users about surveillance.
- Service providers can protect user data by challenging requests, minimizing data collection, and using encryption.
- Users can protect their data by choosing trustworthy services and using privacy tools.
- Privacy is a collective effort requiring education and advocacy for better policies.