From your article in Computerworld:

"There are also companies that have friendlier policies...that demonstrate they fight for users and try to push back against unreasonable government requests for data," Auerbach said. "Who's got your back? Does this company require a warrant for customer data? We give companies stars based on whether they meet that criteria."

The EFF, a privacy advocacy group, has filed a lawsuit challenging the NSA's spy program. It has also created a website that rates 19 of largest Internet companies on how hard they try to protect your data. The EFF site "Who Has Your Back " awards companies gold stars based on each of six criteria ...

Not surprising the telecom companies [like AT&T, Verizon - zero stars] had made earlier provisions with the Bush administration to provide all support needed in the WOT.

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