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Tech consumers should not be forced to sacrifice privacy for security

Tech consumers should not be forced to sacrifice privacy for security

6 years ago
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https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/13/privacy-vs-security-cta-supports-encrypt-act-commentary.html

We all expect privacy, especially when it comes to our phones. But how do we feel about upholding the privacy of criminals and terrorists? And what should we do if the information needed to catch or prosecute a criminal – or potentially save lives – is locked away in someone’s encrypted phone?

One problem the technology industry has recently faced is the “backdoor encryption” problem – a situation where law enforcement agencies want access to information on digital and mobile devices that may be instrumental in solving a time-sensitive case. The result is a law enforcement request for a “backdoor” to devices from tech companies – a way to bypass a device’s security measures and gain access to protected devices.