The majority of requests were subpoenas , followed by warrants . Google releases its eighth transparency report on Thursday . Number of government requests has doubled since company started tracking in 2009 . The report breaks down law enforcement request by type for the first time . It shows that more than half are national security letters, which allow authorities to compel companies and individuals to hand over information about their customers or associates without a warrant.
Google releases its eighth transparency report on Thursday . Number of government requests has doubled since company started tracking in 2009 . The report breaks down law enforcement request by type for the first time . It shows that more than half are national security letters, which allow authorities to compel companies and individuals to hand over information about their customers or associates without a warrant.