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by Alec Muffett

Literally 20 years ago we said that French regulations to restrict cryptography without state approval would eventually bite; and we were right…

If you want to use cryptography to protect secrets in France, you have to tell the Prime Minister; and then you’re subject to secrecy so that they can demand a back door.

https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/loda/id/JORFTEXT000000801164#LEGISCTA000006117690

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    […] 10..12: are based on the 2004 laws restricting access to privacy and other aspects of cryptography: see https://alecmuffett.com/article/110312 […]

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