Carly Fiorina says government needs a way to ‘work around’ encryption
The former HP CEO’s stance puts her at odds with most of Silicon Valley.
On Dec 14, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Obama to clarify his stance on encryption by the holidays
Civil-liberties groups are hoping that the White House will change course, back strong encryption.
On Dec 10, 2015 by Eric Geller, William Turton
France’s rising far-right party opposes expanded surveillance to protect themselves
France’s National Front party poses an unusual problem for Internet freedom advocates.
On Dec 10, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Top Democratic senator will seek legislation to ‘pierce’ through encryption
‘I have concern about a PlayStation that my grandchildren might use.’
On Dec 9, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
ACLU slams new proposed encryption commission
The ACLU claims a new cyber commission would be a step in the wrong direction.
On Dec 7, 2015 by William Turton
Obama hints at weakening encryption to defeat ISIS in Sunday speech
The new crypto wars just intensified.
On Dec 6, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
E.U. officials want U.S. tech companies to add encryption backdoors
Governments want tech companies to make their work easier.
On Dec 4, 2015 by Eric Geller
Police chiefs, prosecutors demand laws mandating encryption backdoors
Law enforcement say backdoors make it harder to catch criminals. But where’s the evidence?
On Nov 24, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill
Heads of 2 powerful House committees join anti-encryption crusade
Is encryption really ‘the biggest threat today,’ as one lawmaker claimed?
On Nov 23, 2015 by Eric Geller
Hillary Clinton hints that she supports backdoors in encryption
Clinton didn’t go so far as to propose a specific policy.
On Nov 20, 2015 by Eric Geller
Sen. Ron Wyden is ready to defend encryption in Congress
Anti-encryption lawmakers are using Paris to push for backdoors. Ron Wyden has heard it all before.
On Nov 19, 2015 by Eric Geller
Congress plans encryption investigations as Paris attacks reignite ‘crypto wars’
Independent experts overwhelmingly support strong encryption, but Congress is still worried about it.
On Nov 18, 2015 by Eric Geller
FCC chairman opens the door to new Internet wiretapping powers
Privacy groups are worried that Congress will once again expand Internet surveillance.
Study finds no increase in jihadists’ use of encryption since Snowden leaks
Surveillance hawks say otherwise.
On Nov 17, 2015 by William Turton
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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