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[FYI] Creating A Subpoena-Proof Diary: A Technological Solution to A Legal Problem



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Creating A Subpoena-Proof Diary: A Technological Solution to A Legal 
Problem  

James D Miller Assistant Professor of Economics Smith College, USA 
Jdmiller@smith.edu  

Lixin Gao Associate Professor of Computer Science Smith College, USA  

Abstract  

Many high ranking government officials are afraid to keep a diary 
because of the possibility that it will be subpoenaed. This will 
undoubtedly be a great loss to future historians. This paper 
describes a method by which a subpoena-proof diary can be kept. The 
diary can be encrypted in a way such that no one, not even the 
author, can read it until some period of time has elapsed. In this 
way, the diary can be read by future historians but not by 
contemporary political enemies.  

JIM LEHRER: 'Are you keeping a diary? Are you keeping good notes on 
what's happening?'  

HILLARY CLINTON: 'Heavens no! It would get subpoenaed. I can't write 
anything down [Laughing]'[1].  

Keywords: Encryption, Privacy, Unraveling, Subpoena and Diary  

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