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Originally Posted by pilotbob
Harry,
This is exactally the rationalization that the Nazi's and other facist used to violate the citizens privacy.
"If you have nothing to hide, why do you need privacy."
I'm not sure about the UK, but the US Consitution gaurantees the right to privacy... which means the government isn't allowed to tap my phones or monitor my internet traffic or put a GPS tracker in my car. They only way they are allowed to do this is with a court order... which means they have to convice a judge that there is reasonable evidence to issue that court order.
This is why so many illegal searches get cases thrown out of court.
But, the patriot act is scarry, and there is no need for a court order, etc. This is scarry. There was recently a decision by a Circuit court that a person was not required to reveal the password to the customs officer because it would invade his privacy. I am very glad this president was set.
Please, don't let the "...if you have nothing to hide." argument work.
BOb
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The UK is hardly a "fascist" state, Bob and, just as in the US, there are strict rules governing who is allowed to demand access to your data. Please allow me to clarify - I have no problem with encryption - it is of course useful should your house be burgled, etc. What I had an issue with is refusing to decrypt your data for someone who has the legal right to request that you do so. It's all about being a "good citizen" and obeying the law.