When privacy is a crime

You may not have noticed, but courts now regard the presence of encryption software on your computer as evidence of a crime.

The reaction of noted security expert Bruce Schneier:

“I am speechless.”

Well, I’m not. This ruling is bullshit.

Other reactions from around the web…

Thrashor:

“If you use PGP, you may be a pervert. A disturbing ruling…”

Sean Bonner:

“Bruce is speechless, so am I.”

melo:

“Too sad to even think about. This is beyond my most wildest dreams.”

Digital Detritus:

“Now these are activist judges! … Campers, this is some really scary shit!”

Adam Fields:

“…I worry for the situation where there isn’t any other evidence of a crime…”

Dr. Dave Jansing:

“If you aren’t outraged, you aren’t paying attention.”

Sunni Maravillosa:

“Another notch in the criminalization of privacy-enabling tools.”