Google/DOJ Subpoena and ECPA

In its response to the DOJ's motion to compel compliance with the subpoena requesting URLs and search queries, Google argued briefly that the Electronic Communications Privacy Act prevents it from turning over this information without a warrant. ECPA is a complicated statute, and the court's answer will significantly impact future cases. We filed a brief (.pdf) asking the court to allow additional briefing on this question if it plans to rule based on the ECPA issue. The hearing is March 13.

Here are links to all the briefs filed in the case.