Q: Does follow up with law enforcement after an emergency disclosure request
I mean does Yahoo follow up with law enforcement to be able to know that the emergency has passed so that they could notify the affected user. Sorry I missed Yahoo in the question
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Under California law, companies like Yahoo are obliged to comply with lawful requests for information from law enforcement, including emergency disclosure requests. These requests typically occur under exigent circumstances where there is an immediate threat of serious harm or danger.
However, the extent to which Yahoo follows up with law enforcement after such a request to determine if the emergency has passed is not explicitly dictated by law. Companies have policies in place for handling these requests, but these policies vary and are not always public.
Usually, the primary concern during an emergency disclosure is to respond quickly to the request for information. The follow-up process may not be a standard procedure, especially considering the often-sensitive nature of such situations.
As for notifying the affected user, this too depends on the company's policy and the legal circumstances. In some cases, companies may choose to inform users after an emergency disclosure, but this is not always legally required, especially if doing so could impede an investigation or legal process.
If you have concerns about how a specific case was handled, it might be beneficial to directly contact Yahoo or seek legal advice for a more tailored response based on the specifics of the situation.
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