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by sidewndr46 268 days ago
While I can see your point about "strangle a baby", I don't think there are any events that unfolded like that. If someone shows up and asks me for something they technically aren't supposed to have, how am I supposed to know that?
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Terr_ 268 days ago
> If someone shows up and asks me for something they technically aren't supposed to have, how am I supposed to know

Well, in this case, you know because "you" happen to be a ~$3.5b company with a legal department that already works regularly on negotiations and compliance to state/local rules, and likely months to calmly investigate and decide on a policy.

Has Flock Security made any statements claiming they were tricked or rushed by the feds?

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sidewndr46 261 days ago
No because there would be no reason for them to do that. I'm not even sure how an agent could "trick" someone in this scenario.

But if some federal agents show up & ask for some data then you respond with "sure, let me just run this by legal" they might just follow up with "OK, take a few days if you need to. The DoJ has really been breathing down our backs to go over these mortgage documents you signed last year. We can use this time to do that"

Replace your mortage with your daughter, brother-in-law, cousin, or whatever family member you prefer.

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