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Crypto on private files
In a brief NPR report on the Leary case (he is alleged to have firebombed
the NYC subway) there is a decision due on whether prosecutors can force
him to give up passwords for his personal computer files (he was a
computer professional). His attorney is claiming 5th amendment privilige.
According to the newscaster, the NY state court decision should be a
first in this type of case. Prosecutors argue it is no different from
being forced to turn over a diary.
The report does not say what type of protection was used.
Jay Holovacs <[email protected]>
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