alt Hacker NewsThat kind of thinking is exactly where the "slippery slope" concept comes from. It's all Very Useful, so just keep it all forever!
Before this technology existed, we didn't have this level of information retention. How did enforcement happen? Slowly (as it should), methodically (as it should.)
I don't think AnimalMuppet is suggesting that there will be pressure from outlawing searches that are Very Useful for enforcement. I think the suggestion is that the pressure will come from outlawing searches that are Very Useful for rescue.