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Greplaw Interviews Phil Zimmermann

Posted by michael on from the code-warrior dept.

LawGeek writes "The venerable GrepLaw crew has struck again, this time with Editor Mikael Pawlo interviewing PGP author and all-around encryption expert Phil Zimmermann. Pawlo discussed a number of topics with Zimmerman, including the current state of encryption export laws, DRM, and activism against erosion of privacy both in the U.S. and internationally. The interview is here."

8 of 111 comments (clear)

  1. The interview is encrypted! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    And I don't have the key! This will take decades to crack. Stupid PGP.

    1. Re:The interview is encrypted! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      fortunatly, It is encrypted with rot 26 :D

  2. Re:Really by Shriek · · Score: 1, Funny
    Whats next a microchip in my sphincter?


    You might want some pretty good privacy for that insertion!
  3. Greplaw: In the spirit of Aimee Deep . . . by Nix0n · · Score: 3, Funny

    So Phil, what is your position on the question of balancing national security concerns against the civil rights of said nation's citizens, in the context of allowing citizens to use uncrackable encryption ?

    OMG! That is like the COOLEST QUESTION ! Wow, I'm like totally into law and stuff, and like did you look at my boobies? No, they're not real! OMG, as if!

  4. Re:fingerprint scanners in police cars by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I do! Have you seen Memento? :)

  5. In other news... by zakezuke · · Score: 4, Funny

    Glove sales are up... and public restrooms are wondering why there are footprints on the flush control.

    --
    There is no sanctuary. There is no sanctuary. SHUT UP! There is no shut up. There is no shut up.
  6. Re:fingerprint scanners in police cars by John3 · · Score: 2, Funny

    If you sprinkle when you tinkle, please be neat and wipe the seat.

    Otherwise, we'll track you down via DNA testing!

    --
    "We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and by the depth of our answers." Carl Sagan
  7. philzimmermanrocks by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

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    H9g30N+9CSAovfMziE6m4CY61Gt+JmYfdm +XnP8fTdPKMCHfCp XdHxzLpflgYGJX
    5SHtv5A80W34/A0y8ML/g+dhI4Kpfh1vm9 dOmdYGDyaBB1oAIx DUW2PxmJn4Zu8T
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    =H5qE
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