[itsdrewmiller]

While the EULA may "clearly cover exactly this scenario" do you think it would be as easy to extract the information if it was a google or apple trade secret? I kind of think MS would go to the mat for user privacy in that circumstance.

[kvb]

Well, as I tried to allude to, in those cases Apple or Google would file a motion to compel Microsoft to disclose the info. Is it even possible under the rules of civil procedure for Microsoft to file a motion to compel itself to disclose something? Again, I'm not a lawyer, but my understanding is that a judge isn't going to hear the argument if there's no case, even if Microsoft did want the same level of scrutiny.

[pionar]

Yeah, the general rule is that you can't sue yourself, since you can't collect any damages.