Posted by Andy Beal

CNet has a round-up of stories discussing Google's refusal to hand over search data to the government.'

I don't think the data itself is anything to worry about - although the precedent that would be set, is something to be concerned over - still I bet Microsoft and Yahoo wish they hadn't already complied.

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