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French Secretary of State says encryption backdoors are ‘not the right solution’

'With a backdoor, personal data is not protected at all,' Lemaire said.

On Jan 14, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Top Republican congressman blames Paris attacks on encryption

The facts of the Paris attack are considerably more complex than McCaul lets on.

On Jan 12, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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French government considers law that would outlaw strong encryption

France, rocked by deadly terrorist attacks, is attempting to cut off future attacks before they happen.

On Jan 12, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Global coalition demands that world leaders support strong encryption

The coalition is hoping to turn the tide of the encryption debate.

On Jan 11, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Juniper Networks removes eavesdropping code

Juniper Networks has been facing a firehose of criticism.

On Jan 10, 2016 by Kate Conger

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White House and tech companies brainstorm how to slow ISIS propaganda

The White House did not reach a major new agreement with Silicon Valley.

On Jan 8, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Major U.S. tech companies say U.K. terrorism bill endangers civil liberties

The companies called the bill 'a step in the wrong direction.'

On Jan 7, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Former NSA chief says U.S. can get around encryption with metadata, argues against backdoors

'I don’t think it’s a winning hand to attempt to legislate against technological progress.'

On Jan 5, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Dutch government backs strong encryption, condemns backdoors

The move comes as other nations move to weaken encryption.

On Jan 4, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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China expert Adam Segal: U.S. companies should worry about Beijing’s new anti-terrorism law

Adam Segal, a leading China expert, says U.S. companies are right to be worried about the new law.

On Dec 29, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Senior U.S. lawmakers call for national commission on encryption

Will more discussion offer a way forward on this contentious issue?

On Dec 28, 2015 by Eric Geller

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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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China says it based controversial encryption proposal on U.S. law

Beijing is essentially saying, 'We learned it by watching you.'

On Dec 23, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Apple warns U.K. surveillance law would ruin encryption for all users

The bill would force Apple to "endanger all our customers," the company warned.

On Dec 22, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Hillary Clinton says she wouldn’t mandate encryption backdoors

This is the strongest stance Clinton has taken on the issue so far.

On Dec 20, 2015 by William Turton