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Does that mean that all encryption is now illegal in the UK, even for foreign citizens?
by zombot 2y ago
Does that mean that all encryption is now illegal in the UK, even for foreign citizens?
- zipy124 2y agowitholding your password or encryption keys has been illegal since 2000 in the uk under section 49 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 , and by section 53 refusal can lead to 2 to 5 years in prison.
- desas 2y agoNot at all. It means that the UK police can compel you to turn over your decryption keys if it is deemed necessary and proportionate to prevent or investigate a crime.
- zombot 2y agoWhich makes the requested backdoor completely frivolous and something only criminals would need.