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by t0mas88 223 days ago
The "requested" part sounds like it's not mandatory, otherwise they would have used something like "you're not allowed to..." or similar language.
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Sounds like a notice that disclosure could result in outcomes that make the discloser liable of (the crime? of) interfering-with-an-investigation.

And thus to avoid that risk, to think twice before disclosing. Disclosure would only be punished if the specific circumstances actually result in legally-considered-(unlawful-)interference.

There needs to be specific intent to obstruct, merely sharing the subpoena does not demonstrate this.

“Hey, we got this subpoena. You better quickly wipe all your drives” probably would.

The "supposed" part as well.