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> How could side-loading be illegal? It's just software. Lawmakers have no problem making software illegal [1]. > How would the state prevent vpns or tor user
by lixtra 5y ago
> How could side-loading be illegal? It's just software.
Lawmakers have no problem making software illegal [1].
> How would the state prevent vpns or tor users from connecting to Signal servers?
They don’t have to prevent a 100%. They may just decide to police and punish.
> More importantly, what if users just use pgp in emails, etc.?
The same stupid arguments about lawful access (=back doors) [2] come up again and again. But that does not ensure it won’t become law some day. If users continue to use secure tools above policing and punishing applies.
[1] https://edri.org/our-work/edrigramnumber5-11germany-bans-hacking-tools/ https://edri.org/our-work/edrigramnumber5-11germany-bans-hac...
[2] https://www.justice.gov/olp/lawful-access https://www.justice.gov/olp/lawful-access
- hellojesus 5y agoPoint 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.
- int_19h 5y agoIt 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?
- hellojesus 5y agoYes - 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.