The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has asked a federal judge in San Jose, Calif., to set a 21-day deadline for when Google must hand over records related to its users’ search habits, CNET News.com reports.Google first received the subpoena asking it to turn over the records to the DOJ in January, to aid in the government’s defense of the Child Online Protection Act (COPA), but it refused, claiming that doing so would violate its users’ privacy and the Electronics Communications Privacy Act, according to CNET.Other search bigwigs like America Online and Yahoo also received the subpoena, and they complied without protest.In documents submitted to the San Jose court on Thursday, the DOJ asked U.S. District Court Judge James Ware to impose the deadline because it needs Google’s response before May 3, the date by which the Philadelphia judge overseeing the COPA case has requested all pertinent information be turned in, CNET reports. The 21-day deadline would begin as soon as Judge Ware rules on the case, according to CNET. Judge Ware is scheduled to hear the case tomorrow, March 14, and he could rule at anytime during the hearing or thereafter, CNET reports.For more background, read Google Shifts Search Records Out of China, Google Formally Rejects DOJ Subpoena, Google Subpoena Hearing Postponed and Google Lawsuit to be Heard in Feb. Keep checking in at our CIO News Alerts page for updated news coverage. Related content news Concerns remain even as the EU reaches a landmark deal to govern AI Experts believe the new regulation would add a significant compliance burden on businesses as some argue it could even stifle the growth of the rapidly developing technology. By Gagandeep Kaur Dec 11, 2023 7 mins Regulation Regulation Government feature CIOs grapple with the ethics of implementing AI With ethical considerations around AI use increasingly top of mind, IT leaders are developing governance frameworks, establishing review boards, and coming to terms with the difficult discussions and decisions ahead. By Esther Shein Dec 11, 2023 13 mins Generative AI Data Governance IT Governance feature Reed Smith turns to AI for lawyer staffing solution The legal firm’s Smart Resourcing tool helps balance workloads and ensure partners find associates with the right skills and experience, while empowering employees to make connections across the firm’s global footprint. By Sarah K. White Dec 11, 2023 8 mins CIO 100 Legal Digital Transformation news Emirates NBD drives sustainability goals with Microsoft partnership By Andrea Benito Dec 10, 2023 2 mins CIO Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe