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Re:Encrypted Messaging Apps Face New Scrutiny Over Possible ... by function_seven on Tuesday November 17, 2015 @01:20AM (#10579463)
And three: The mere use of banned encryption tools can now be a crime in itself.
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Re:Encrypted Messaging Apps Face New Scrutiny Over Possible ... by mc32 on Tuesday November 17, 2015 @01:26AM (#10579480)
Not necessarily, it's what they call a "signal". Just like driving a white van does not mean yours was the one involved in the hold up, but it's a signal: "Look at white vans more suspiciously".
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Re:Encrypted Messaging Apps Face New Scrutiny Over Possible ... by jacquesm on Tuesday November 17, 2015 @05:44AM (#10580263)
I drive a white van and I use encryption daily. Maybe I should go and invest in some bullet proof attire?
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Re:Encrypted Messaging Apps Face New Scrutiny Over Possible ... by mc32 on Tuesday November 17, 2015 @04:53PM (#10584253)
What do you think, does that sound sensible to you?
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