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This has always been my preferred option for data sharing with government (or even private companies). It should stop people looking up celebrities or ex-lovers details just because they're bored.

For practical purposes there should be delay (say six months) so an investigation stands a chance of not tipping off the person being investigated.

For delays longer than six months to keep the access hidden a full court order is required.




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