this post was submitted on 19 Jun 2024
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Wasnt there a guy that was kept in prison for years because he "couldnt remember" his password?
That's law in the UK:
So you have to hand over your password if they claim you wont give over your password cause you are hiding CSM?
also the guy I am thinking of is American.. which I cant find, because there are too many stories about Americans being put in jail/prison for ridiculouslylong amounts of time for not giving over passwords
If the police and/or Crown Prosecution Service claim you're hiding Material behind a password, you can either hand over the password or get thrown in jail under RIPA §53.
I don't know what section of the US Code would apply for the same, but a generic "Obstructing Justice" wouldn't surprise me.