Comments on: No need for ISP search warrant, says judge

By: Devil's Advocate

Devil's Advocate — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:32:27 +0000

“They are not entitled to your whole web surfing history associated to that IP without an actual IP warrant.”

I think it is you, RW, that is missing the point.
They’re after the whole package, warrant-free.

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:45:06 +0000

You are all missing the point. The police obtain subscriber info only based on the IP address. Subscriber info is the name and address associated to the Internet account. They are not entitled to your whole web surfing history associated to that IP without an actual IP warrant. Even if they get a subscriber name, ie. the mother of the house pays for the web service, the suspect might not be the mom at all and may be the husband or the son or whoever. The police still have a lot of work to do before they go arresting someone. Sounds like everyone is over reacting to the big brother theory. Subscriber records point to an address only NOT a suspect. Good old fashioned police work finds the suspect. And besides if you are actually using your Internet service to commit crimes, check your service agreement when you sign up because in most cases it clearly states that your information will be shared with authorities if you misuse the service to commit a criminal act.

And the Facebook group…what a joke. Nothing on Facebook is private. I think the judge is taking a step in the right direction when it comes to protecting children.

By: Adam Reimer

Adam Reimer — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:59:42 +0000

@Reader’s Write:

I can, and have used TOR. However, i prefer not to use it for everyday browsing. I don’t use TOR on my xbox, so the RCMP can now tell everytime i rickrolled someone over xbox live. Not fun IMO

By: Comeoncomcast

Comeoncomcast — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:31:37 +0000

..and you could always use a proxy =P

By: Reader's Write

Reader's Write — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:47:14 +0000

Let go on the net behind Tor. Good luck for them to find our IP adresses!

They can search and sieze abusively but search and seize what and who?

Technology is on the side of freedom and the parasites who are technology impared are not goint to make it.