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I would really like an answer to this question as well. Is there something we are missing?

Yes, Equustek obtained court orders requiring Google to remove Datalink websites from its Canadian search results. That is, Equustek does not own the Datalink website, but wants it de-indexed.

And just to clarify, this article was about Equustek obtaining a further injunction from the court ordering Google to remove the websites from its global search results.

whoa that's messed up, I think google is right in that this is between Equustek and Datalink. This does indeed seem like a bad precedent.

Except, they've fled the country and only can continue business because of Google's search results. So, Google is basically contributing to their business existing. That's why the order was granted.

That is indeed a tough spot to be in. What about Bing? and what if google didn't have an office in Canada? Who would get sued then? tough call.

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