Encryption geeks ...

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In 2010, authorities took Ramona Fricosu’s Toshiba Satellite M305 laptop with a warrant in a case investigating real estate fraud. But the laptop really couldn’t provide authorities with any information: it was encrypted.

Now, Wired reports, a U.S. District Court Judge is set to rule on whether Fricosu should be forced to open up her computer. It’s the first time such a case will be decided in federal court.

Back when I first heard about PGP and was looking at the tips on passphrases, I saw one tip that mentioned that a person might choose a passphrase that admits to a minor crime, so that he could legitimately claim 5th amendment protections. h/t Ace's headline sidebar

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