It is not criminal to want privacy, any more than it is to want a firearm.
Or to have a miscarriage in the state of Texas.
Re:Encrypt. Now.
by charcircuit on Wednesday October 18, 2023 @12:50AM
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There is a difference between standard privacy where your information is not accessible anyone you know or anyone in the public versus a level of privacy where not even the legal system with a court order can get the information.
Your argument assumes a just state that will not outlaw things like dissent against the government, being LGBTQ, etc. Plus, having something to hide does not automatically mean you are doing something criminal. I do nothing criminal, but I still have things to hide.
Re:Encrypt. Now.
by charcircuit on Wednesday October 18, 2023 @12:46AM
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>Your argument assumes a just state that will not outlaw things...
No, once things are outlawed you should stop doing them. Any prior messages don't matter since the law can't apply retroactively. I am assuming ex post facto laws are prohibited.
>Plus, having something to hide does not automatically mean you are doing something criminal.
If you the reasoning for hiding is because you don't want the government to see it then it is likely criminal.
I don't find it ethical to fight for the privacy just to protect criminals.