[FDE] Should Boucher be forced to handover the password toencrypted data?

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On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 2:59 AM, SafeBoot Simon <hunt.simon at gmail.com> wrote:
> So, are we now in the position that we equate a password with a REALLY
>  strong door.
>
>  What would happen if forceful entry of a building failed for some
>  reason - is there a legal recourse to demand you open the door?

what if your door is actually opened by an electronic key? what if the
door supports you typing in a password as well as using the key?

it seems that the answer, for a lot of criminals, could be to just use
from aes-based door and not have to worry about the police breaking in
ever again ...


>  I think the 4th just gives the government right to forced entry, but
>  doesn't oblige you to open the door for them?
>
>  S.

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