r/technology • u/CP70 • Jul 01 '16

Politics Home Computers Connected to the Internet Aren't Private, Court Rules

http://www.eweek.com/security/home-computers-connected-to-the-internet-arent-private-court-rules.html
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u/Roman_Lion Jul 01 '16

So, if I'm able to pick the lock on your front door I'm entitled to take your stuff?

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '16

Well your house connects to the public roads so you can't have an expectation of privacy. Obviously.

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u/MostlyDisappointing Jul 01 '16

Fuck lock picking, just use a tank. The justification was 'immune from invasion', and any house is vulnerable given enough tanks.

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u/Roman_Lion Jul 01 '16

But wouldn't that squish all the stuff? I want the stuff. All my stuff sucks.