FBI Rejects Freedom of Information Act Request About Carrier IQ 156
bonch writes with news that website Muckrock recently sent a Freedom of Information Act request to the FBI asking for "manuals, documents or other written guidance used to access or analyze data gathered by programs developed or deployed by Carrier IQ." The Bureau has now responded with a rejection of the request, claiming an exemption applies because such documents "could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings." While many have been quick to assume the worst, the Muckrock article says it's unclear "whether the FBI used Carrier IQ's software to in its own investigations, whether it is currently investigating Carrier IQ, or whether it is some combination of both - not unlikely given the recent uproar over the practice coupled with the U.S. intelligence communities reliance on third-party vendors."
Re:I'm stunned (Score:5, Funny)
A government agency does not want to hand over information that may link it to abusing its power. I've never heard of such a thing. Maybe Eric Holder is advising them as to handle the situation.
Perhaps Putin made some of his fortune as an adviser.
being an ex-cagey bee and all...
These Are Not The Androids You're Looking For (Score:5, Funny)
You have violated Robot's Rules of Order, and will be asked to leave the future, immediately.
Re:I'm stunned (Score:5, Funny)
Good thing we elected Obama to stop this shit.
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