US Seeks Legal Global Snoopers Charter

[cronus]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36169019

US Supreme Court approves expanded hacking powers

The US Supreme Court has approved a rule change that could allow law enforcement to remotely search computers around the world.
Previously, magistrate judges could order searches only within the jurisdiction of their court, often limited to a few counties.

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) said the change was necessary to modernise the law for the digital age.
But digital rights groups say the move expands the FBI's hacking authority.

The DoJ wants judges to be able to issue remote search warrants for computers located anywhere that the United States claims jurisdiction, which could include other countries.
A remote search typically involves trying to access a suspect's computer over the internet to explore the data contained on it.

It has pushed for a change in the rules since 2013, arguing that criminals can mask their location and identity online making it difficult to determine which jurisdiction a computer is located in.

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[JimC]

...anywhere that the United States claims jurisdiction, which could include other countries...

How the fuck does that work?

[pErvinalia]

Manifest Destiny, one presumes...

[laklak]

Manifest Fuckwittery, more like.

I get it, though. rEv might be keeping 'roo porn on his computer. Or even <gasp> WALLABY porn. Innocent little wallabies getting donged by giant red kangaroos. It's sick, man, but strangely alluring....

[cronus]

Manifest Fuckwittery, more like.

I get it, though. rEv might be keeping 'roo porn on his computer. Or even <gasp> WALLABY porn. Innocent little wallabies getting donged by giant red kangaroos. It's sick, man, but strangely alluring....

So how would America deal with it? Australia is a shit strange country - informing the Aussie authorities would only spread the perversion.

[laklak]

We'll package it and sell it to the Kiwis.

[JimC]

If they can tear their eyes away from all those ewes...

[piscator]

...anywhere that the United States claims jurisdiction, which could include other countries...

How the fuck does that work?

Do you think it would be unhealthy to piss off a really large and well organized criminal organization like a Mexican cartel, or a Russian mob?

Try pissing off the DEA.