I heard about this - horrible news for anonymity, as if we
have any at all these days.
I think it goes beyond privacy. Like the EFF stated, "Even
searches that refer to crimes or acts of terror are not
themselves criminal in all or even most cases (otherwise
historians, reporters, and crime novelists could all be subject
to criminal investigation). "
And, once the freedom for agencies to track and indentify
persons of those searches becomes common place, there will be
little any citizen could do except either NOT use searches, or
live behind a VPN for all internet activity.
Myself, I am not fond of doling out more money for internet
use.
The ramifications of case law like this will surely hurt
the population and help the gov/corporations. Stupid.
There can still be a chance to challenge a judge's decision.
Judge's are known to make errors.
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