Mark Draughn’s Comments

• Sep 23rd, 2014 @ 11:09pm

  Yup

  on Law Enforcement Freaks Out Over Apple & Google's Decision To Encrypt Phone Info By Default
  Mason, I agree, Apple's approach to control of the iPhone platform has not been helpful, and I think their attitude is part of the reason why people like Hosko think they should be able to get our data by going through Apple without involving us. But as you say, "I own my device and therefore I have the right to use it as I wish" is more sensible, even if Apple and the FBI would disagree.
  
  I think that if Apple does have a way in, but they are responding to warrants by saying they don't, they would get into a lot of trouble. Maybe even criminal indictments for obstructing justice. So I kind of doubt it.
• Sep 23rd, 2014 @ 11:00pm

  Thanks!

  on Law Enforcement Freaks Out Over Apple & Google's Decision To Encrypt Phone Info By Default
  Thanks for the link, the quote, and the kind words.
  
  Note that Hosko had to change his WaPo piece. The original title was something like "I helped save a kidnapped man from getting killed. With apple's new encryption rules, we never would have found him," but the title has changed to something more generic and there's now a disclaimer at the bottom that says, "This story incorrectly stated that Apple and Google’s new encryption rules would have hindered law enforcement’s ability to rescue the kidnap victim in Wake Forest, N.C. This is not the case. The piece has been corrected."