Encryption Passphrase Protected by the 5th Amendment 537
Takichi writes "A federal judge in Vermont has ruled that prosecutors can't force the defendant to divulge his PGP passphrase. The ruling was given on the basis that the passphrase is protected under the 5th amendment to the United States Constitution (protection against self-incrimination)." The question comes down to, is your password the contents of your brain, or the keys to a safe.
Re:But but but! (Score:5, Funny)
Liberals!
Re:If not anything else... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:If not anything else... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:But but but! (Score:3, Funny)
Oh shit, did I say that out loud?
Re:A good ruling but... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Wanna bet? (Score:5, Funny)
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Re:I was wondering... (Score:5, Funny)
Now if that isn't proof i don't know what is!
Re:If not anything else... (Score:2, Funny)
I have very long passphrases (Score:2, Funny)
That's mean!
Re:Better use of a botnet? (Score:2, Funny)
Re:First post (Score:3, Funny)