More “lawful spying” guides available on the web

Cryptome.org has posted more guides for law enforcement requesting subscribers’ information. The latest batch of guides posted includes Facebook, AOL, Skype, Cox Communications, Ning, myYearbook, Stickam, two from the US Postal Service, and Yahoo’s Records Preservation Letter. The guides indicate what types of information the entity collects and retains on users and in some cases, the retention period for data or costs of services provided to law enforcement.