Over the weekend, Google filed documents in response to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) January subpoena for a week’s worth of search records, formally rejecting the request, BBC News reports.Google previously stated that it would not comply, but its refusal was not official until the documents were filed last weekend, BBC News reports.Within the documents, Google said that compliance with the DOJ subpoena would put the privacy of its users at risk and could potentially expose trade secrets to its competitors, according to BBC News.The 25-page response also states that disclosure of Google’s search records would not help the government to better understand its users’ habits, BBC News reports. Lawyers from the American Civil Liberties Union filed documents in supports of Google’s refusal.“This subpoena is the latest example of government overreaching, in which the government apparently believes it can demand that private entities turn over all sorts of information about their customers just because the government asserts that it needs the information,” documents filed by the ACLU read, according to BBC News. For more background, read Google Subpoena Hearing Postponed and Google Lawsuit to be Heard in February.Don’t forget to keep checking in at our CIO News Alerts page for updated news coverage. Related content brandpost Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks Operational technology systems require a robust Zero Trust strategy in 2024 Zero Trust provides a foundation for creating a stronger security posture in 2024. By Navneet Singh, vice president of marketing, network security, Palo Alto Networks Dec 05, 2023 6 mins Security brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM How digital twin technology is changing complex industrial processes forever As the use cases for digital twins proliferate, it is becoming clear that data-driven enterprises with a track record of innovation stand the best chance of success. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by AWS in collaboration with IBM Why modernising applications needs to be a ‘must’ for businesses seeking growth Around one-third of enterprises are spending heavily on application modernisation and aiming for cloud native status. The implications for corporate culture, structure and priorities will be profound. By Laura McEwan Dec 05, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation opinion 11 ways to reduce your IT costs now Reorienting IT’s budget toward future opportunities is a big reason why CIOs should review their IT portfolios with an eye toward curbing unnecessary spending and realizing maximum value from every IT investment. By Stephanie Overby Dec 05, 2023 11 mins Budget Cloud Management IT Governance 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