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kevincox on Sept 5, 2018 | parent | context | favorite | on: ‘Five Eyes’ Nations Quietly Demand Government Acce...

How can they prove that you know the password? What would the consequences be if you legitimately forgot or didn't know the password?

mirimir on Sept 5, 2018 | [–]

Very likely, you just stay in jail until you remember. Or whatever the maximum is, if there is a maximum.

mrguyorama on Sept 5, 2018 | [–]

It comes down to whether a judge believes you or not.

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