Friday, March 02, 2012

Note to self: Encrypt data, memorize password | InSecurity Complex - CNET News

Note to self: Encrypt data, memorize password | InSecurity Complex - CNET News: 'Even though the data being protected could easily be obtained with a warrant if it were not locked up with encryption technology, the act of using the cryptographic lock puts it in a protected zone if it can only be accessed by memory.

"This ruling keeps with the spirit of the Fifth Amendment, which is intended to make sure law enforcement does its job," Hofmann said. "If they're going to prosecute you, they have to make the case against you and can't force you to help them out with that."'

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