On 2008-09-14, J.C. Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In the UK, it seems there's such a law. > > Page 1: http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39282266,00.htm > Page 2: > http://networks.silicon.com/silicon/networks/mobile/0,39024665,39282266-2,00.htm > > "The team cracks low-grade encryption using 100 quad-core PCs but for > high-grade encryption it relies on the threat of a prison sentence for > individuals refusing to hand over passwords or decrypted files." > > Unfortunately, the article does not mention of the specific law(s) used > for said threats.
that would be part III of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, as amended by the Terrorism Act 2006 Your favourite search engine should pick up a few references..
