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by pizza 2740 days ago
Suppose someone uses an app that has built-in end-to-end encryption. In the eyes of the law, what does that now make them?
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Sounds like you are compelled to assist authorities in decrypting your messages if they ask you. “Failing to do (so) will invite seven-year imprisonment and fine.”
What if you have forgotten the password?

(It happens. I took a break from work for 3 weeks due to chicken pox. Totally forgot all my passwords.)

You will be mistreated and thrown in jail, because they'll assume you're a criminal (and in a very literal sense you are).