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Paris attacks spark renewed fight against encryption

Surveillance defenders are seizing the tragedy to push for new spy powers.

On Nov 16, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Edward Snowden and spread of encryption blamed after Paris terror attacks

The pointed speculation against Snowden attracted criticism as well.

On Nov 14, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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U.K. surveillance bill would effectively ban strong encryption

The Conservative government says it's necessary to protect U.K. citizens.

On Nov 4, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Pro-encryption petition passes 100K signatures, putting pressure on Obama

Privacy advocates are making their voices heard.

On Oct 27, 2015 by William Turton

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DOJ dismisses Apple’s arguments against decrypting iOS communications

Does Apple's ownership of iOS make it responsible for all user-encrypted data?

On Oct 23, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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Apple tells judge it’s ‘impossible’ for it to unlock newer iOS devices

The company also asked the judge not to force it to unlock older devices for the government.

On Oct 21, 2015 by William Turton

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Obama punts on encryption debate, allowing officials to keep asking for backdoors

And privacy activists aren't happy.

On Oct 9, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Here’s the Obama administration’s rejected plan for encryption backdoors

Officials considered physical backdoors on phones and more.

On Sep 24, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Encryption looms large over first strategic dialog between the U.S. and India

Cryptography is quickly rising to the global political agenda.

On Sep 22, 2015 by Eric Geller

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U.K. intelligence officials echo FBI’s anti-encryption stance

They don't want terrorists to 'be able to plot and communicate out of the reach of authorities.'

On Sep 17, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Jeb Bush’s new cybersecurity plan takes Obama to task

Some experts, however, have called it a 'ringing endorsement' of Obama's policies.

On Sep 14, 2015 by Eric Geller

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The rise of the new Crypto War

The U.S. government wants to stop terrorists and criminals from 'going dark.' But at what cost?

On Jul 10, 2015 by Eric Geller