[Discuss] Data including email, stored in the cloud, may be available to law enforcement without search warrant

[Daniel C.]

On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 11:06 AM,  <markw at mohawksoft.com> wrote:
>> This is a problem that can be easily solved by using end-to-end
>> encryption. The capability is already built-in to every common email
>> client.
>
> Assuming your ISP allows encryption to a server on your premises. Most
> email servers are outside of your premises and thus in the custody of a
> "provider." The problem is that there is no 4th amendment protection for
> your data in the custody of a vendor. They can be ordered to hand over
> your data, unencrypted, by any number of government agencies.

I'm not sure what you're saying.  Email clients can encrypt and
decrypt - there's no need to rely on the provider to do any work, and
you don't need an email server at your home to encrypt an email before
you send it, or decrypt after it's received.

-Dan