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by zzzcpan 2475 days ago
> They can simply sue you in the jurisdiction in which you live, getting a court order for you to reveal the information.

> Unless you don't mind serving indefinite jail time for contempt of court.

Not how it works internationally, this looks more like a US-centric view of the world. I believe in most countries courts would not do that at all. If you want an example, look how nobody can sue Snowden in Russia.