RE: Judge orders defendant to decrypt PGP-protected laptop - CNET News

[Corey Bobb <cbobb () accesso com>]

You can refuse a search of your home, and the only way it can be searched is with a warrant where PC was shown and 
signed by a judge, or exigent circumstances such as a fleeing criminal into the home etc where things can be seen in 
plain view.  Apples and Oranges.



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From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Bill Higgins
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 3:56 PM
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Subject: RE: Judge orders defendant to decrypt PGP-protected laptop - CNET News

IANAL


The police can enter your home without your assistance. They cannot enter your encrypted disk without your assistance

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From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Christian Campbell
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 12:50 PM
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Subject: RE: Judge orders defendant to decrypt PGP-protected laptop - CNET News


> Would not this be covered under rights guaranteed by constitution? Or
> right not to reveal incriminating evidence against self?

If that were the case, you could refuse the police to search your home, as
you may have incriminating evidence inside. From what I understand, the
judge's viewpoint is that it's similar to a search warrant, or making
someone provide the key or combination to a safe.  

Christian


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