Re: Encryption is now illegal? (Re: U.S. Secret Service shuts down NYC cellular disruption network)

[William Herrin via NANOG <nanog () lists nanog org>]

On Wed, Sep 24, 2025 at 10:25 AM Jay Acuna via NANOG
<nanog () lists nanog org> wrote:
> Breaking Terms of Service you agreed to is Illegal.
> That is called a breach of contract, which is an illegal action or inaction.

Hi Jay,

I have to pick a nit here:

Illegal = something expressly forbidden by statute. Usually criminal.
You could go to jail.

Unlawful = inconsistent with the law. You could be sued over it but
unless it's also illegal there is no future where you go to jail as a
result.

Breaching a contract may be unlawful but it is almost never illegal.

Regards,
Bill Herrin


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