The encryption backdoor debate in two tweets.
First up, a letter from the US to the UN affirming support for strong encryption, even if that allows some bad actors to hide behind it.
ohchr.org/Documents/Issues/O…
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Now the press release for “Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act,” which asserts the opposite, that maybe catching bad actors is worth destroying secure communications for everyone.
judiciary.senate.gov/press/r…
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BTW, the press release says assistance is required “only after a court issues a warrant, based on probable cause that a crime has occurred” but keep in mind that the FBI already gets warrants where it lies about probable cause.
npr.org/2020/03/31/824510255…
Jun 29, 2020 · 1:42 PM UTC