They can't - they have no access to the emails, because they can't login to the machines and they can't access the encryption keys for the data. All maintenance of the OS/software is done from Australia.
We've had a number of US-based law enforcement bodies over the year try to get hold of our data without going via the appropriate Australian bodies, and it doesn't work out for them. In the end, they have always ended up submitting a request for cooperation via the Australian Federal Police, as they are required to do, and we respond to that request in line with Australian law.
Now that is most scariest thing I've heard. What has the US come to? Another reason NOT to use Google, Hotmail, MS. I'd even prefer more security than Fastmail currently offers, just to be on the safe side. No, I'm not a criminal - remember: privacy is NOT a crime. The government should be there to protect our liberty and privacy, not invade it and obtuse it!
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They can't - they have no access to the emails, because they can't login to the machines and they can't access the encryption keys for the data. All maintenance of the OS/software is done from Australia.
We've had a number of US-based law enforcement bodies over the year try to get hold of our data without going via the appropriate Australian bodies, and it doesn't work out for them. In the end, they have always ended up submitting a request for cooperation via the Australian Federal Police, as they are required to do, and we respond to that request in line with Australian law.
Now that is most scariest thing I've heard. What has the US come to? Another reason NOT to use Google, Hotmail, MS. I'd even prefer more security than Fastmail currently offers, just to be on the safe side. No, I'm not a criminal - remember: privacy is NOT a crime. The government should be there to protect our liberty and privacy, not invade it and obtuse it!