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What if the law enforcement, instead of saying give me your logs, rephrase it slightly and says, start logging this IP address and then give me your logs?

They can do whatever they want.



A warrant can compel the seizure of existing evidence, but I don't know if it legally can compel the creation of new evidence by a 3rd party. At least in the US. I'm sure there are exceptions under various anti-terrorism laws, but in general it seems like the government can't compel corporations or individuals to assist in it's investigations.





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