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DHS abuses 1930s customs law in attempt to get data on Canadian from Google

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The Department of Homeland Security attempted to use a 1930s customs law to obtain location and activity data from Google on a Canadian critic of the Trump administration, despite the individual not entering the U.S. in over a decade. This move raises concerns about government overreach and abuse of legal frameworks among tech professionals and developers. The case highlights potential misuse of jurisdictional loopholes by agencies seeking international user data.

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