LinkedIn fights for the right to tell customers when the feds want their data
Summary
Microsoft, on behalf of LinkedIn, is challenging government subpoenas that include secrecy orders preventing the company from notifying users whose data is being requested. The company's chief legal officer argues that such secrecy should be the exception, not the norm, and calls for stronger limits on the scope of government demands and the accompanying secrecy.
IFF Assessment
This article reports on a company advocating for user privacy and transparency regarding government data requests, which aligns with defender interests in data protection and due process.
Defender Context
This situation highlights the ongoing tension between law enforcement needs and user privacy. Defenders should be aware of how companies are navigating these requests and the legal battles surrounding data transparency.