Apple has never received an order under Section 215 of the USA Patriot Act. We would expect to challenge such an order if served on us.
Didn't somebody propose hanging a sign up that says "we've never received a FISA court order" and taking it down when it's no longer true? Apple appears to be equipped to do so.
"Section 215 allows for secret court orders to collect “tangible things” that could be relevant to a government investigation – a far lower threshold and more expansive reach than a warrant based on probable cause. The list of possible “tangible things” the government can obtain is seemingly limitless, and could include everything from driver’s license records to Internet browsing patterns."
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Didn't somebody propose hanging a sign up that says "we've never received a FISA court order" and taking it down when it's no longer true? Apple appears to be equipped to do so.
That statement is still specifically about https://www.eff.org/foia/section-215-usa-patriot-act
"Section 215 allows for secret court orders to collect “tangible things” that could be relevant to a government investigation – a far lower threshold and more expansive reach than a warrant based on probable cause. The list of possible “tangible things” the government can obtain is seemingly limitless, and could include everything from driver’s license records to Internet browsing patterns."
Isn't FAA the one that's mainly used against tech companies, and the Patriot Act mainly used against telecoms?