Legislation to force the release of software encryption keys could be
activated soon, according to new Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.
The Regulation of
Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) provides police and security services with
the power to require the production of keys, with a maximum prison sentence of
up to five years. The power was included in the legislation five years ago but
has not yet been activated.
In response to a question in the Commons from Conservative MP Sir Paul
Beresford, Smith said a review is underway and a decision will be made soon.
‘I understand that we are looking at that specific matter to bring it
forward,’ she said.
Beresford said that paedophiles often encrypt material so the police cannot
gain access to it.
‘The police have been waiting about five years for the statutory instrument
relating to encryption and the RIPA act. When will they get it?’ he said.
The government has been warned that it risks costing the UK economy £46 billion over the next five years unless it makes substantial changes to its Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIP) Bill. 14 Jun 2000
The UK government will come under attack again on Monday at the third reading of its controversial Regulation of Investigatory Powers Bill. 05 May 2000
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