Slashdot Mirror
UK Prime Minister Says Gov't Should Be Capable of Reading Any Communications
Dr_Barnowl writes: The BBC reports that UK Prime Minister David Cameron has vowed to introduce a "comprehensive piece of legislation" aimed at there being no "means of communication ... we cannot read," in the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris. While he didn't mention encryption specifically, the only logical means by which this could occur would be by the introduction of compulsory key escrow, and the banning of forms of encryption which do not use it. While the UK already essentially has a legal means to demand your encryption keys (and imprison you indefinitely if you don't comply), this would fall short if you have a credible reason for not having the key any more (such as using an OTR plugin for your chosen chat program).
The U.S. tried a similar tack with Clipper in the 90s. As we all know, terrorists with any technical chops are unlikely to be affected, given the vast amount of freely available, military-grade crypto now available, and the use of boring old cold war tradecraft. Ironically, France used to ban the use of strong cryptography but has largely liberalized its regime since 2011.
The U.S. tried a similar tack with Clipper in the 90s. As we all know, terrorists with any technical chops are unlikely to be affected, given the vast amount of freely available, military-grade crypto now available, and the use of boring old cold war tradecraft. Ironically, France used to ban the use of strong cryptography but has largely liberalized its regime since 2011.
Why was this voted down? Really? In an age where muslims want the deaths of all westerns, and a man with good motive like Nigel Farage is highlighted for his good work, this post in voted down? We are going to hell in a handcart.
To those who defend islam and muslims... when they come for you, don't say you were not warned. islam is not a religion of peace. Not even. Having served in the military, I can attest first hand what is done in the name of their "religion of peace" and you lot would vomit up your dinner if you were to see it.
England was once a great place to live. The PC crowd have ruined it, and it's getting worse as the years pass by.
My good mate is a police detective in the south. Because of the PC crap in England, if they have a suspect that is a muslim, they cannot "kick in their door" like they can if their white and English. They actually have to knock, ask if they can come in. If you think I'm joking here, check in this. It's true. My mate is almost at retirement now, after 30 years on the force. He cannot wait to retire. He says that over 90% of all crimes he investigates are caused either by muslims or eatern EU immigrants (gypsy types), yet they go on the dole and ruin it for the English who are forced to pay more and more council taxes, more local taxes, more grief whilst out due to the burgeoning numbers of weirdos and other undesirables -- and government are letting them in. And you lot think Nigel Farage is a problem? Wake up, England!!!
Je suis Charlie.