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Old 08-07-2008, 12:12 AM   #37
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Just because they can request permission to decrypt your data, doesn't mean they will be able to. The nice thing about the internet and open source is that strong encryption is available to everyone. AES-256 bit encryption is extremely strong (as long as you use a strong password), so strong in fact the NSA uses it for Top Secret classified files. This is not something that can be cracked by some script kiddie with an Apple ][
They may not be able to break your encryption. But if they can't, and if you refuse to provide the key, you may find some difficulty in proceeding to your destination...
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