[Nottingham] gpgpwd - keeping a commandline passwords list

[Andy Smith]

Hello,

On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 10:54:39PM +0100, Paul Tew wrote:
> On 22/06/12 16:56, david at gbenet.com wrote:
> > It so happens I'm doing some research into encrypting hard drives -
> > and to make an easy presentation of the facts and how to go about
> > doing it. Most people do not know. And there is some fear of the
> > unknown.
> 
> Oh David how true, and as a police officer I must say long may this
> remain because it makes my working life so much easier.

The continuing attacks on civil liberties by governments mean that
eventually all software will use strong crypto for everything.

So if you as a police officer appreciate the fact that people
generally don't think to use crypto, maybe you should speak to your
MP about the draft communications data bill.

http://wiki.openrightsgroup.org/wiki/Communications_Data_Bill

Since this, if passed as-is, will result in widespread snooping on
the nation's Internet traffic, I suspect it will do more to promote
day to day use of crypto than anything else the Internet has ever
seen.

Cheers,
Andy

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