Asked by Nathan Gerlach on Jul 20, 2024
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Outlier Inc. hosts client accounts in servers located in foreign countries. The U.S. government issues a warrant to obtain e-mails related to a drug case from one of those accounts. Outlier refuses to comply. On the government's appeal, it is most likely that a court will order
A) the owner of the account to "stand and deliver."
B) Outlier to comply with the warrant.
C) the government to abide by Outlier's refusal.
D) the foreign countries to seize Outlier's servers.
Servers
Computer systems or software that provide data, resources, or services to other computers, known as clients, over a network.
Warrant
A warrant is an official document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.
Foreign Countries
Nations that are outside the jurisdiction or territory of one's own country, often having different legal, cultural, and political systems.
- Comprehend the legal jurisdiction and responsibilities of online businesses regarding international data and client privacy.
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Kristy PisfilJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The court is likely to order Outlier to comply with the warrant because, under U.S. law, companies operating within its jurisdiction are generally required to comply with lawful warrants for data, even if the data is stored in servers located in foreign countries. This is based on the principle that companies under U.S. jurisdiction must adhere to U.S. laws, including those related to law enforcement and data disclosure.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the legal jurisdiction and responsibilities of online businesses regarding international data and client privacy.