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[email protected] (Mark Carter) writes:
> Encryption as a weapon is something that's not often talked about, despite
> the fact that everyone's always rambling about how valuable information
> is...
If you have backups and keep paper trails like any serious company,
this is merely inconvenient and annoying.
> The arguments for restraining encryption in corporate situations can
> go on and on... just as the arguments for encouraging private encryption
> can go on and on.
This argues similiarly to the gun control argument. Encryption, like
guns, are a tool. When used responsibly, tools don't cause problems. When
used irresponsibly, problems occur. Responsible use of encryption is for
privacy. Irresponsible use is for some damaging purpose.
--Jeff
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