Glenn Beck: Cars.gov Takes Over Your Computer Forever

7/31/2009
demon_ixsays...

Huh?
I don't really know the purpose of the CARS system, and whether or not a private person has any reason to actually use it, but Glenn Beck has obviously never encountered a EULA before...

Also, he would have no problem if this was part of the Patriot Act.

MarineGunrocksays...

I don't get why everyone is quick to shit on Beck. Yeah, he's a pompous asshat that makes me want to drill out my ears at the first sign of his voice, but doesn't he make a point here? I've never heard of a EULA that proclaimed to own your fucking computer.

Psychologicsays...

Holy outrage batman! How can this be? It actually says that any files on your computer (or, as Beck says, anything in your home) are subject to interception and search?

Well, no. "Any or all uses of this system and all files on this system may be intercepted, monitored, etc, etc..." Another way of wording it would be "anything you access or submit inside of our system is our property and can be used by us however we want (under applicable privacy laws)". Your computer is considered a government computer while accessing the system.

It might suck if "average Americans" were being monitored in such a way, except that they don't have access to the system to begin with. As far as I can tell, this system is only available to people who have prior clearance (correct me if I'm wrong on that).

Whoever wrote the warning made a funny mistake in saying your computer is considered a "government computer system", leading to some very interesting interpretations of the "this system" phrase. It should be noted that the warning has been updated for clarity since then:

You are accessing a U.S. Government information system. This information system, including all related equipment, networks, and network devices, is provided for U.S. Government-authorized use only. Unauthorized or improper use of this system is prohibited, and may result in civil and criminal penalties, or administrative disciplinary action. The communications and data stored or transiting this system may be, for any lawful Government purpose, monitored, recorded, and subject to audit or investigation. By using this system, you understand and consent to such terms.



The funny part is that if this were done under the Bush administration then it would be the top story on Countdown and Fox wouldn't say one word about it.

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