The hard drive does not exist in a tertiary domain, it's right here.

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pishaw 24th Jan

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This isn't complicated. The data on the drive is the same as papers in a safe. The hard drive is subject to a warrant. Just because you plug in a computer doesn't mean it exists in a different realm of reality. No one would argue she shouldn't have to open a safe, and it's rather pinheaded to say that a hard drive is any different. Making your password "I am Guilty" sounds like something my five year old niece would say. From her, it's cute. From an 'adult', it just sounds stupid.

If your going to operate a criminal enterprise, don't keep records where they could be found.