On: EFF: forced disclosure of encryption password viol...

[karzeem]

Yes. They can't compel you to give them the means to open it (e.g. tell them the combination), but you can be forced to open it for them.

[cft → karzeem]

Then if you are guilty say of murder, the best strategy is to refuse. In that case, you'd be only liable for contempt of court.

[abalashov → cft]

That depends on whether they can hold you indefinitely for contempt of court. It has been my understanding that in some jurisdictions, they can.