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karzeem
on July 9, 2011
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EFF: forced disclosure of encryption password viol...
You don't need to provide the key, just access to the contents. Or they can break the lock. But an encrypted drive is like an unbreakable lock.
tlrobinson
on July 9, 2011
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If you had an uncrackable safe could they compel you to open it though?
karzeem
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Yes. They can't compel you to give them the
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to open it (e.g. tell them the combination), but you can be forced to open it for them.
cft
on July 9, 2011
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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
on July 13, 2011
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That depends on whether they can hold you indefinitely for contempt of court. It has been my understanding that in some jurisdictions, they can.
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