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   Except...

   

   Anonymous Coward, Apr 22nd, 2008 @ 1:45pm

   
   

   Why is this troubling? I personally don't believe that there's anything in the U.S. Constitution that precludes a person or company from handing over personal data by their own volition. That's why I think we need a federal law that explicitly states what types of personal information companies may share.
   
   Obviously if the police coerced someone into revealing data that people had an expectation would remain private, that would be different. But that's not what happened in this case. Not to mention that this only affects New Jersey.

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   uhh

   

   Wes, Apr 22nd, 2008 @ 1:48pm

   
   

   Have you heard of the fourth ammendement?

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   Honestly

   

   Le Blue Dude, Apr 22nd, 2008 @ 1:57pm

   
   

   This sort of outrage is silly. There will always be fools who believe that the law goes further or less far then common sense/thought would say.
   
   This is WHY trials exist, especially for things like this. If you keep saying it's outrageous that such a trial is even occurring, one might start thinking you were a fool. The trials are necessary. They're supposed to send a clear message to silly people. because 50% of the population is silly, 25% is massively foolish, and 25% is sage.

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   Re: uhh

   

   Anonymous Coward, Apr 22nd, 2008 @ 2:01pm

   
   

   Read the article. The court found that it was only the NJ Consitution that gave extra protection. If you're going to rely on the 4th amendment for protected you from your ISP from freely giving out your personal information, then good luck. I'd rather have a law that says if they give out that information without a subpoena, it's inadmissible.

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   Quote of the Day to Fit the Article

   

   TheDock22, Apr 22nd, 2008 @ 2:02pm

   
   

   "There is no such thing as an underestimate of average intelligence." - Henry Adams

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   Jake, Apr 22nd, 2008 @ 2:41pm

   
   

   Further to the first comment, I personally would like to see it made illegal to hand over any confidential information -web-surfing history, bank records, the works- without the production of a search warrant. (This may overlap slightly with the subpoena as defined under US law.)

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   Details

   

   Russ, Apr 22nd, 2008 @ 3:48pm

   
   

   That information always required a subpoena. The NJSC says that it has to be a grand jury subpoena now instead of the municipal subpoena that was used in the core case.

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   Computer Consulting Kit Blog, Apr 22nd, 2008 @ 4:25pm

   
   

   I think it’s a good sign of recognition of the increased importance of security that people are starting to re-think the way laws work to accommodate changing technology. Technological advancements, particularly when it comes to the Internet and the sudden instant availability of so much information on so many people (including some sensitive information like social security numbers, bank account numbers, credit card activity, etc.) has definitely changed the game significantly and I think it’s important that we continue to reshape and re-envision laws in order to best protect people and re-interpret what everything means and what we can and cannot accept if we want to keep information secure. Even if we’re just reminding people of what is legal and what is illegal, it’s still going to be important.

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   Re: Quote of the Day to Fit the Article

   

   Anonymous Coward, Apr 22nd, 2008 @ 4:55pm

   
   

   "There is no such thing as an underestimate of average intelligence." - Henry Adams

   Statistics show that 50% of the population is of below average intelligence.

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    Re: Re: Quote of the Day to Fit the Article

    

    Philip, Apr 23rd, 2008 @ 6:54am

    
    

    LOL That is too funny!!!

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