NODE c0c270e6Re: encryption laws (fwd)
Jim Choate <ravage@EINSTEIN.ssz.com>Thu, 22 May 1997 09:18:41 +0800
Forwarded message:
> Date: Wed, 21 May 1997 15:03:32 -0400
> From: tzeruch@ceddec.com
> > If they had reasonable cause to believe you had knowledge of the key and
> > were refusing to divulge it under direct order of the court you would be
> > held in contempt until you were very old and gray.
>
> IANAL, but
>
> You could claim 5th ammendment priviledge - they would have to give
> immunity from any prosecution relating to the contents.
>
The 5th ONLY applies if you are being accussed AND immunity is not granted.
Jim Choate
CyberTects
ravage@ssz.com