On 12/29/2009 1:33 AM, grarpamp wrote: >> On the contrary, in the United States, all ISPs are *required* by >> statute to record all URL requests that can be detected passing >> from their customers through their equipment. > > False. ISP's in the US don't have to record any information of any > kind about their user or their data whatsoever. None, period. Nor are > they required to give it to anyone except under legal process > [subpoena, court order]. Oh really? http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2007/08/debating-spy-la > The companies being sued for helping with the government’s > warrantless wiretapping program, which include AT&T, Bellsouth, and > Verizon, did indeed assist the program since the NSA obviously > needed help to wiretap, McConnell said. http://www.zeropaid.com/news/9623/us_telecom_amnesty_bill_passed__isps_let_off_the_hook/ > The US constitution, particularly in the eyes of digital rights > activists, has been dealt with a major blow today. The FISA bill with > amendments that would grant telecom immunity to ISPs that > participated in a warrantless wiretapping program with the current > administration has recently passed the senate and now awaits the > presidents signature. Who needs a warrent, now (not saying I agree with the laws, just saying that ISPs can and probably do help the government spy on users)?
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