So here is an interesting copyright question to ponder: are we allowed to redistribute binaries of open source software that have been compiled and signed by Apple?
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You can create the *binary* (as in the text section) with only the sources; only the binary code as in the processor opcodes and data is covered by copyright. Digital signatures and keys are not copyrightable AIUI.
All the lawsuits and legal claims around encryption keys are largely based on DMCA anti-circumvention provisions, which is a whole different ballgame (and doesn't really apply here); but IANAL :)