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Yes see the case of the french journalist held under the terrorism act at the request of the french government. Whether you do or don't is up to you and your wi
by Urahandystar 2y ago
Yes see the case of the french journalist held under the terrorism act at the request of the french government. Whether you do or don't is up to you and your willingness to spend years in prison.
- ivan_gammel 2y agoThat was illegal, apparently. He sued and settled: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-68922874 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-68922874
- soco 2y agoI think you will agree that not many people will choose this path, doing jail time while waiting for a settlement. At least I definitely wouldn't. So then, what is the point of this strong encryption, when the only time it would matter you can and will be forced to skip it? The xkcd $5 wrench will always look stronger, be it wielded by a criminal or by a government. Encryption is only as good as real life allows, so in this situation if you want stronger encryption against the government, you must have a law permitting that. As for protection from the criminals, good luck.
- ivan_gammel 2y agoThey detained him for 24 hours instead of allowed 6. Not a big deal. I have no details on what happened next, but to be able to sue he must have been cleared by court. So the remaining question will be if police abuse is systemic or exceptional in the UK?