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Ok, so? Provided the receiving server is configured to redirect the arbitrary data into the trash, you're in the clear, right? Not your fault someone sent you extra data, and you're not expected to keep it, and if you don't keep it anywhere, law enforcement could search your server but there's nothing to find because your system doesn't retain anything from the arbitrary data.


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