FBI examined Google records to see if anyone had knowledge of Guccifer persona

Re:FBI examined Google records to see if anyone had knowledg... by 0xdeadb00f on Saturday September 05, 2020 @08:23AM (#24383038)

> I'd refuse to disclose any private info up until the law requires me to.

This doesn't work as well as you'd expect.

I know Queensland law requires you to unlock your phone for a cop, or you face prison time. I'd expect there's similar laws for disclosure of encryption keys.

I don't know if I'm willing to "make it hard for them" if that means facing jail time.

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Re:FBI examined Google records to see if anyone had knowledg... by cmroanirgo on Saturday September 05, 2020 @04:50PM (#24386751)

This is true in relation to a search warrant afaik:

https://www.hallpayne.com.au/blog/2019/january/mobile-phone-...

>Judge North’s comments do make it clear, however, that if you answer questions where you acknowledge ownership of a mobile phone, then there is a potential for self-incrimination.

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