[Users] unable to read own encrypted GPG email

[Renaud OLGIATI (Ron)]

On Tue, 9 Dec 2014 14:56:45 +0000
Brian Morrison <bdm at fenrir.org.uk> wrote:

> > > > You need to encrypt the message with your own key as well.  

> > > Be aware that in some jurisdictions doing this means that your email
> > > becomes subject to key recovery legislation, this may not be your
> > > intent.  

> > And what happens if the private key is lost?
> > I'm not kidding, I can't find some of my old keys anymore, but I still
> > own those encrypted messages.
> > Eternal coercive detention?

> In the UK if they think you're pretending to have lost a key then it
> could mean a 2 year prison sentence if you can't convince a judge/jury
> otherwise.

So if you lost your key, better delete the un-readable messages...
 
Cheers,
 
Ron.
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