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they don't even need to break encryption. Patriot Act.

• orthecreedence 12y ago
  If I encrypt something client-side, the Patriot Act has no influence over it whatsoever. The only person who can decrypt it is me. So, yes, they do need to break encryption. Especially as more and more apps move towards the "smart/encrypted client, dumb server as a storage dump" model.
  • hobs 12y ago
    The parent comment could be interpreted as "They do not need to break encryption as they do not need to prove guilt due to the patriot act, and breaking encryption is a dog and pony show when they can just hide you in Guantanamo or a Romanian black site."
    • ripb 12y ago
      But Romania is so beautiful this time of year, comrade hobs.
  • foobarqux 12y ago
    Except if you don't control the software on your device, like all smartphones.