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Originally Posted by Terry
Why do people worry so much about the privacy laws, they are only implemented when someone has broken the law.
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It is that kind of thinking that makes the effect of the laws even worse. At best, you meant to write "When someone *is suspected* of having broken the law." What it usually comes down to is "when a crime has been committed (or the authorities think one has, or would like to classify something that has happened as a crime), and are on a fishing expedition to find someone who fits the profile of someone who may colorably be accused of having committed it." Then a trial takes place. If it is a fair trial and the person is found guilty, THEN you can write "when someone has broken the law," and not a moment sooner. Or do you dismiss the principle of "innocent until proven guilty"?
I find your statement chilling.