From: Duncan Frissell <frissell@panix.com>
Date: Sat, 26 Feb 94 11:00:17 PST
To: CYPHERPUNKS@toad.com
Subject: I have FOIA`d the Clipper
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G >There appears to be no FOIA exemption that would justify withholding
G >the key escrow databases which Treasury and NIST are building.  (The
G >keys are not tied to any individual, so individual privacy isn't a
G >valid exemption.  The database isn't classified.  Etc.) I have asked
G >for a copy of each database, in toto.  

What a great move.  And I always considered FOIA requests a waste of time. 
 This will at least *really* amuse the recipients.

This raises a further thought though.  Since it is easier to FOIA federal 
records that pertain to oneself, couldn't anyone who acquires a piece of 
"Clipped" telecoms equipment file a request for his *own* keys.  I guess 
you can capture the LEEF/LEAF in encrypted form and submit a printout of 
it with your letter.

Maybe we could set up a server to help encourage people to 
generate FOIA requests.

DCF


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