Domestic spying: AT&T #2

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Here’s their initial response (“Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 12:30:15 -0700 (PDT)” [May 12, 2006, 2:20:15 PM/14:20:15 CDT]):

Good Afternoon Mr [jason],

Thank you for your recent email.

Rest assured, we take customer privacy very seriously. Furthermore, AT&T follows all laws with respect to assistance provided to government agencies. However, we’re not in a position to comment on matters of national security.

Thank you for choosing the new AT&T – the culmination of AT&T’s passion to invent and SBC’s drive to deliver. We appreciate your business and continued loyalty. Check out the new AT&T at www.att.com.

For additional information, click on the links below, or cut and paste the links into your browser (see safety note below):

http://sbc.com/help – Find help for your local, long distance, Internet, wireless, and satellite products and services.
http://ask.sbc.com – Get answers to your questions about AT&T products and services.
http://sbc.com/up2speed – Enroll to receive regular AT&T email communications, special offers, and handy online tips.
http://sbc.com/eov – Review the AT&T products and services to which you’ve subscribed.
http://www.att.com/accountmanager – Review, modify, manage, and pay for your services online from a single, secure point of access.

Additionally, you may reach us by phone. Visit http://sbc.com/contactus for a list of customer service numbers.

Regards,

Monica
Your AT&T Customer Service Representative

NOTICE
Based on the information you provided, our understanding of your request, and currently available data, we have addressed your inquiry to the best of our ability. If we have not answered your question, reply directly to this email, and we will respond as quickly as possible during regular business hours. Please note that prices, terms, and conditions
are subject to change, and in the event of a discrepancy, prices, terms and conditions in any applicable tariffs govern.

SAFETY TIP
The AT&T companies care about your Internet safety. Since even familiar links can be used to misdirect and defraud, consumers should be careful when clicking directly on hyperlinks. To be sure you’re being directed appropriately, copy and paste the URL into your browser. Learn more about ensuring a safe Internet experience at http://sbc.com/safety.

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[followed by a copy of my original message]

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