Re: PATCH - ext2fs privacy (i.e. secure deletion) patch

From: Jamie Lokier
Date: Wed Feb 18 2004 - 04:50:25 EST


Bill Davidsen wrote:
> But these are not mutually exclusive. Even if the data are encrypted,
> when I delete something I want it GONE. That way even if a TLA with
> resources to break the crypto steals my device, my previous password
> list is safe.

Fair point. Per-inode keys won't protect against a resourceful TLA
(if such a TLA ever exists).

-- Jamie
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