I love the lack of humanity on this thread. It explains so much of this world. Its like eating dust.
A man's son was murdered. He left music and art. His father wants it.
Yet all people see is corporate law.
Sodom and Gomorrah weren't about fags - they were about THIS.
Utter, socially suicidal, heartlessness.
In the name of the "law."
“Yet all people see is corporate law.
Sodom and Gomorrah weren’t about fags - they were about THIS.
Utter, socially suicidal, heartlessness.
In the name of the “law.” “
Either you follow ALL laws or you don’t. Laws should be blindly applied. If you pick and choose, Hillaries of the world will be treated differently. And they are treated differently. No exception. If the law is in the books, either repeal it or apply it!
Who knows the real relationship between the deceased and his Dad?
Who gets to decide who all has access to the deceased's data?
As soon an Apple complied and it was used in an untoward way someone with the help of an ambulance chaser would seek the deep pockets.
That's a tricky thing. Prolly best established with a legal doc or precedent.
Opinions will vary. But laws should not be subject to feelings. It makes things "muddy". d:^)
Sorry, I disagree, Talisker, it isn't corporate law, it's probate law, the law of inheritance and trusts that controls this, as well as the law of liability. Law is what keeps us civilized and the balance between people straight.
How do you know that the father and son were not estranged and the son would prefer that his songs and art would go to his wife, if he had one? Or his girlfriend? Of a brother? Perhaps he had children? It is NOT Apple's choice WHO gets access when all they have is the father's word about it. They could be SUED by the actual legal heir if they just give the father access.
Do you know what ELSE is on that computer other than the art and music???
The humanity is to make sure that the son's wishes are met, not his father's, but his, to make sure that his TRUE heir gets his property. It very well may be his father, but until a proper ruling is made, Apple cannot just give the father access.
How would you feel if you were the rightful heir and someone just gave YOUR inheritance to the first person who asked? Trust me, it has happened. What would you do? Would you sue? The author of the "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" died intestate and his girlfriend of 20 years had possession of his computer with the next several books on it. . . but his family, his legal heirs, are STILL fighting for possession of it. Another party has possession of the last completed and ready to publish book. . . and won't let go of it. Same problem. Who really owns rights? The girlfriend of 20 years has property rights in Sweden, but what are they? Only a court can tell.
Certainly a private company cannot make that determination. If they did, it would be at their financial risk. Possibly a HUGE risk.
Maybe he wouldn’t want his parents to see the porn he looked at. Ever think of THAT?
Unfortunately, bad things happen to good people. I do hope they are able to recover their son's art. It will just likely take time.