[mixmastamyk]

Yes, you can scale the offense up to the point where most would answer yes to allowing this.

It’s interesting that in the past I wouldn’t have been extremely worried about it. But times have changed. Asking for consent is now considered old-fashioned. Law enforcement has been taking every technological shortcut offered as soon as it is in budget.

It’s a dangerous time we’re heading into. Well, already arrived in. Big brother panopticon is a reality. In this environment I see the precedent in a new light. Reminds me of the movie Gattaca, which is not a feel-good film.

[mrozbarry]

> Yes, you can scale the offense up to the point where most would answer yes to allowing this.

So, you are saying the judicial system should only use evidence depending on how severe the crime is? That is a very poor precedent.

[mixmastamyk]

No, I'm saying you have raised the severity with your example perhaps to further your argument in favor of storing this data indefinitely. "What about the children?" Indeed.