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Point taken. But it is beyond me why anyone would let this type of law prevent them from encrypting their hard drives and messages.

I would gladly take on the state to fight for the right to encrypt, but I'm American so I do understand my culture significantly impacts that perspective.




It also depends on the penalties, doesn't it?

For example, in UK, you can be compelled to surrender your encryption keys to the court. Refusal to comply could result in a prison term of up to 5 years (if the government claims that child porn or "national security" is involved; 2 years otherwise). If you were given that choice, would you fight? Especially knowing that the courts have consistently favored the government on surveillance in the past?


Yes - I'm American. I would rather die in a gunfight against glowies than ever release my keys.

I understand that is not a widely held view.




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