[Discuss] Copyright deal could toughen rules governing info on iPods, computers (Vancouver Sun)

[pw]

Steven Kurylo wrote:
>> Isn't just using encryption illegal in some countries?
>> You'd get thrown into jail anyway.
> 
> Far as I know they have no plans to outlaw it in North America, which
> is what we're discussing.  I don't know of any countries were its
> illegal to have encryptions, though I know several, like the UK, where
> you must surrender your key on demand.
> 

To clarify; Is it the G8 that are negotiating this?

Canada,France,Germany,Italy,Japan,Russia,UK,US, EU (represented)

Some of the EU countries and Russia have laws against
the possession of encrypted materials or encryption/decryption
software. These materials include steganographic tools and data,
micro images (old tech), and concealed recordable or electronic
storage media (covers micro SD, flash, and USB thumb drives).

Along with your data concerns, you will also need to be careful about
whos border you're crossing. You could unwittingly end up in prison
until the Canadian govt and/or foreign service get shamed into
springing you.

Peter