I don't understand this argument. The discussion of hops is a veil in the sense that it allows them to feign compliance to oversight and limitations.

But, in reality, they are doing exactly what they represent, except without limitations. So, there is direct bearing.

And, the concern is that by fudging the limits, it's gone from a limited program that gives at least a nod to 4tb Amendment protections to one that is virtually unlimited.