Re:Senators propose lawful access to encrypted data
by djoldman on Saturday June 27, 2020 @01:42PM
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Interesting question yourself. I am not a lawyer, but: I think this would hinge on the definitions of "compelled" and "witness" in the fifth amendment. I think the courts would rule that being "a witness against himself" would require synthesizing thoughts into a statement then made under oath. I think searching thoughts would be considered a search.
It would be interesting to see how the courts would handle the fact that many thoughts are fleeting and not indicative of belief or intent.
It would be interesting to see how the courts would handle the fact that many thoughts are fleeting and not indicative of belief or intent.