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Being in the possession of a password or key implies having permission to use that key. When generating a key you give everyone with access to that key the permission to use it to perform actions on your account.

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> Being in the possession of a password or key implies having permission to use that key.

No, it doesn't.


Yes, it does.


> Being in the possession of a password or key implies having permission to use that key

So if I get your house key I can use your bathroom?

Seriously, what hill are you trying to die on here?


Depends - did I hand it out at the street corner?


Nah, you left it under your door mat.


Would insurance cover that?


Does it matter?


Yes.




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