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Top security experts say senators behind anti-encryption bill are ‘woefully ignorant’

'It’s like apples and sporks.'

On Apr 28, 2016 by Eric Geller

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U.S. tech firms warn of ‘unintended consequences’ from Senate encryption bill

The companies banded together for a strongly worded letter urging the bill's sponsors to back down.

On Apr 20, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Here’s the final version of the Senate bill mandating encryption backdoors

'No entity or individual is above the law,' one of the bill's sponsors said.

On Apr 13, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Civil-liberties groups tell Obama to oppose Senate encryption bill

'It is beyond dispute that this bill would threaten the safety of billions of Internet users.'

On Apr 11, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Trade group representing tech giants slams Burr–Feinstein encryption bill

The group said the bill would 'harm national security and put Americans at risk.'

On Apr 11, 2016 by Eric Geller

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EFF vows to tie up encryption ‘backdoor’ legislation in court ‘for years’

The battle over backdoors has just begun.

On Apr 8, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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U.S. senators behind ‘backdoor’ bill repeatedly voted for encryption funding

These lawmakers were for encryption before they were against it.

On Apr 8, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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iPhone unlocking court order prompts familiar battle lines in Congress

'Court orders are not optional and Apple should comply.'

On Feb 17, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Sen. Feinstein’s office says no delay for Senate encryption bill

'I don’t know where talk of a ‘delay’ comes from.'

On Jan 20, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Senate Intelligence Committee chairman calls for encryption legislation in 2016

Richard Burr thinks the time has come to crack down on encryption.

On Dec 24, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Senate will not investigate Ted Cruz following ‘classified’ gaffe

'I don’t think national television is the place to discuss classified information.'

On Dec 16, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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Top House Republican wants NSA case appealed to Supreme Court

House Intel Chairman wants 'further consideration of this matter by the courts.'

On May 7, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Senate cybersecurity bill would deal a major blow to transparency

Bill would exempt info shared with government by businesses from FOIA requirements.

On Apr 22, 2015 by Eric Geller