I can't believe Yahoo actually provided the Hong Kong autorities emails that were in a journalists supposedly private email box. How can we feel safe and secure about our Yahoo email account when it's obvious that Yahoo can go in and read any content sent in and out of an email account. Not to mention give information given through UNLAWFUL Search and Seizure means, with no warrant, to the authorities. Whatever happened to freedom of speech? And since when did Yahoo become the authorities lap dog? It's the first amendment for a reason, and Yahoo's actions speak for themselves, our content is not private. I never thought I'd see the day that the a media comglomerate like Yahoo would trample the First Amendment, nice to know Yahoo sided with Censorship. I know this happened in Hong Kong where the laws are different but where does this stop, and who's to know what you are doing with our information?
2007-03-14 06:49:19 · 6 answers · asked by jay k 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Wait a minute! How much do you pay for that service? Nothing. And Yahoo! has a long and exhaustive service agreement - did you read it? No. Well, Yahoo! must comply with any court order. In this case, it's very likely that they were given a court subpoena for that information - their conditions of service say that they will only provide information under such an order.
You should never assume any email is private. It resides on a server somewhere, and whoever owns that server also legally owns that email. They might agree not to look at it, but legally it's their's, not yours, and they can look at it, publish it or do whatever they want with it.
If you want a secure email system, you'll have to pay for the service - something like Hushmail for example. The messages you send through that service are encrypted so only you and the recipient can read them; but you have to pay for it.
The only other alternative is to buy your own server, and then set up your own email system. Even then, your email will be handled by several email systems between you and the recipient, and each one could potentially look at that email.
The Internet is not generally secure or private - it wasn't designed to be.
And this has nothing to do with the first amendment, which is alive and well. You can say anything you want in the US - but there may be consequences to those actions if you step over the line; for example, shouting FIRE in a crowded theater when there is no fire, or speech intended to incite violence.
2007-03-14 07:23:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think they can't read our emails here in the US too. They can read our mail, email, listen to phone conversations. And it's not just Yahoo. The government can get any company to turn over all of those.
2007-03-14 06:57:54 · answer #2 · answered by Middleclassandnotquiet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you don't feel safe having an account with Yahoo, then you should get an account with another company. It's not that hard you know.
2007-03-14 07:01:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you may't delete one account without taking away all of your Yahoo amenities. contact customer service to make certain how you may make some solutions parts "invisible" and/or assistance to eliminate from public view some thing it truly is seen.
2016-12-02 00:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by thetford 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
interesting if this is true. I would love to know how yahoo responds.
2007-03-14 06:53:42 · answer #5 · answered by jj raider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sucking up to the Chinese government.Billions to be made here.
2007-03-14 06:53:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋