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This law, part 3 is about encrypted data. Basically, if the law says they want the key to some encrypted data stored on your computer, you have to give it them.
I know its not in force, but Ive read it and dont think its as bad as what some claim. However, Im not legally minded at all, and would like to hear other peoples opinions. Link here:
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/Acts/acts2000/00023--e.htm#49
I know someone whom is claiming the following:
If you refuse to hand over the keys (for encrypted data) then it's 2 years inside, no questions asked. No trial, no mitigating plea, it's go to jail, go directly to jail, do not pass Go, do not collect £200.
If you don't have decryption keys (eg someone else uploaded encrypted data to your server) and are therefore unable to hand them over - this counts as a refusal to hand over the keys and it's 2 years inside, no questions asked.
If you've lost the keys (eg obsolete data of no further interest and the key got destroyed) and are therefore unable to hand them over - this counts as a refusal to hand over the keys and it's 2 years inside, no questions asked.
I think thats wrong, whats your take on it? Is it unfair? Do you get a trial or not?
I know its not in force, but Ive read it and dont think its as bad as what some claim. However, Im not legally minded at all, and would like to hear other peoples opinions. Link here:
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/Acts/acts2000/00023--e.htm#49
I know someone whom is claiming the following:
If you refuse to hand over the keys (for encrypted data) then it's 2 years inside, no questions asked. No trial, no mitigating plea, it's go to jail, go directly to jail, do not pass Go, do not collect £200.
If you don't have decryption keys (eg someone else uploaded encrypted data to your server) and are therefore unable to hand them over - this counts as a refusal to hand over the keys and it's 2 years inside, no questions asked.
If you've lost the keys (eg obsolete data of no further interest and the key got destroyed) and are therefore unable to hand them over - this counts as a refusal to hand over the keys and it's 2 years inside, no questions asked.
I think thats wrong, whats your take on it? Is it unfair? Do you get a trial or not?























