Re: [TLS] TLS Proxy Server Extension

Martin Rex <mrex@sap.com> Mon, 01 August 2011 16:28 UTC

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From: Martin Rex <mrex@sap.com>
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Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:28:12 +0200
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Subject: Re: [TLS] TLS Proxy Server Extension
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David McGrew wrote:
> 
> We oppose the development of a technology that would help a country  
> spy on its citizens, and we certainly oppose the development of  
> standards in that area.

There is no fundamental difference between a country spying on citizens
and a company spying on employees.  Our constitution does not make a
difference between these two (but admittely, some lower courts haven't
grasped the legally binding constitutional court decisions yet).

-Martin