Private keys need to be revealed to the govt! - New Indian Encryption policy - page 2.

The Dept of Electronics & IT has issued a draft policy doc on encryption calling for inputs by Oct 16.

http://deity.gov.in/sites/upload_files/dit/files/draft%20Encryption%20Policyv1.pdf

"On demand, the user shall reproduce the same Plain text and encrypted text pairs using the software / hardware used to produce the encrypted text from the given plain text. All information shall be stored by the concerned B / C entity for 90 days from the date of transaction and made available to Law Enforcement Agencies as and when demanded in line with the provisions of the laws of the country."

"Algorithms and key sizes for Encryption as notified under the provisions in this Policy only will be used by all categories of users."

- This could directly mean bitcoin becoming illegal since it's encryption is not registered and prescribed by Indian govt.
- You would become obligated by law to reveal your private keys. You become a criminal if you don't.

We need to speak up against this.
At the very least, let the govt know your opinion my mailing them on the address given in the document.

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