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List:       kde-bugs-dist
Subject:    Bug#30225: Save own PGP-encrypted mail unencrypted
From:       Ingo =?iso-8859-1?q?Kl=F6cker?= <ingo.kloecker () epost ! de>
Date:       2001-10-29 22:58:13
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On Monday 29 October 2001 23:07, Daniel Seifert wrote:
> I have to admit that I do not think so. Probably many people don't
> think about this issue, but what happens if you maybe forgot your
> passphrase? Or a key is revoked, too old, etc. The mails are
> undecryptable in this case which cannot be the solution.

That's not true. Even if a key is revoked or expired it can still be 
used for decryption. It just can't be used anymore for encryption if it 
has been revoked. If it's just expired only a warning will be given but 
it's still possible to use the key for encryption. The only possible 
threat is the loss of the secret key or a forgotten passphrase. You 
should always have a backup of your secret key (on CD or maybe even as 
printed ascii armor) to avoid the loss of the key and you simply 
shouldn't forget your passphrase. If you tend to forget it you should 
store it at a safe place, e.g. a bank safe (this is no joke). But you 
should of course never store it together with your secret key.

Regards,
Ingo
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