Re: I don't get it...
Its not that difficult to understand. In America our 5th amendment says:
"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."
The key part in regards to this case and others is "nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself," if the judge had required him to turn over the encryption password he would in essence be acting as a witness against himself. As far the analogy regarding safes and file cabinents the police can break into those without any help from the defendeant. However, without the encryption password it is very difficult if one is using strong enough encryption.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
