Of course they didn't challenge it, they had no motivation to do so. The whole thing was secret, handing over data was no big deal because no one was to know they did it in the first place. If it wasn't for various whistle-blowers over the years they would probably still be handing over data without comment.
To me, the judge's statement just reinforces the notion that everyone involved had little or no concerns over anyone's rights that were caught up in this huge net.
But now that it's becoming common knowledge that people's data get handed over, I wouldn't be surprised if challenges start happening. Especially when overseas contracts start drying up because no one in their right mind would store their data with a US firm.
To me, the judge's statement just reinforces the notion that everyone involved had little or no concerns over anyone's rights that were caught up in this huge net.
But now that it's becoming common knowledge that people's data get handed over, I wouldn't be surprised if challenges start happening. Especially when overseas contracts start drying up because no one in their right mind would store their data with a US firm.