Re: The ugly side of using disk encryption

[Ansgar -59cobalt- Wiechers <bugtraq () planetcobalt net>]

On 2006-10-19 Saqib Ali wrote:
> > > how about if you are found guilty and you were using encryption to
> > > cover up misdeeds, tack on additional 10-15 years. DA can use that
> > > additional 10-15 yr as a bargaining tool to get access to encrypted
> > > data.
> >
> > So you'd force them to incriminate themselves? That's more
> > unconstitutional than baning encryption.
>
> well atleast encryption will remain legal for NON-malicious use and
> pedophiles will be behind bars.

Why not have the culprit prove his innocence while you're already at
wrecking/perverting the legal system?

Regards
Ansgar Wiechers
-- 
"All vulnerabilities deserve a public fear period prior to patches
becoming available."
--Jason Coombs on Bugtraq

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