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[linux-security] Re: UK Encryption ban legislation {from: [comp.risks] RISKS DIGEST 18.95}
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Paul Gregg)
Tue Apr 8 04:47:48 1997
To: mail-linux-linux-security-list@niweb.com
From: pgregg@niweb.com (Paul Gregg)
Date: 7 Apr 1997 21:02:58 GMT
Resent-From: linux-security@redhat.com
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I just read the linux lists and spotted Leigh setting up a mailing list.
There are several different people approaching this, I myself, setup a mailing
list and Website detailing these proposals some 2 weeks ago along with some
comment.
Most of the Information is at
http://www.tibus.com/encryptionuk/
including subscription information and mailing list archives.
Also, if may be worth pointing out the Labour Party's stance on the DTI
proposals:
" It is important that privacy is rigorously protected over the new networks,
for both personal and commercial reasons. We do not accept the "clipper chip"
argument developed in the United States for the authorities to be able to
swoop down on any encrypted message at will and unscramble it. "
The full text is available off the above URL.
Comments from the Industry is invited (which I will add to the website
with permission) with a view to developing a joint Industry document
to the DTi before the Fri 30 May deadline for submissions.
Paul Gregg
Technical Director
The Internet Business Ltd
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