News Alert: Supreme Court agrees to hear a dispute between the U.S. government and Microsoft about emails stored overseas

As part of a drug-trafficking investigation, U.S. prosecutors have sought access to emails stored on the company's servers in Ireland. Microsoft contends that U.S. law enforcement can't seize evidence held in another country and warned if the company was forced to turn over the emails, it would lead to claims from other countries about data stored in the United States.

Democracy Dies in Darkness News Alert Mon., Oct. 16, 2017 10:41 a.m. Supreme Court agrees to hear a dispute between the U.S. government and Microsoft about emails stored overseas As part of a drug-trafficking investigation, U.S. prosecutors have sought access to emails stored on the company's servers in Ireland. Microsoft contends that U.S. law enforcement can't seize evidence held in another country and warned if the company was forced to turn over the emails, it would lead to claims from other countries about data stored in the United States. Read more » Advertisement You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Technology | Economy/Business. You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or to unsubscribe, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071

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