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Microsoft wins landmark Irish data slurp warrant case against the US

Cynical Observer
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And the next chapter.....

Does Uncle Sam really care?

Is this really over yet?

Under amendments to rule 41, the US Supreme Court gave its blessing to judges handing out search warrants, not only for computers located in their jurisdiction but also outside their jurisdiction; the key being that the FBI has to plead that it is unsure of the geographical location of the target system.

Oooo - it's in the cloud - well your honour, that could be anywhere couldn't it. Can we hack it?

Sure thing Mr G-man - JFDI!

There's more left to play on this track before the fat lady sings.

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