Encryption Debate

Senate committee advances bill that could threaten encryption, Section 230

1 year ago

Senate committee advances bill that could threaten encryption, Section 230

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the controversial EARN IT bill, which would erode Section 230 protections for tech companies and could threaten the use of end-to-end encryption.

By Mike Peterson | 1 year ago

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UK government lauds Apple's CSAM plans as it seeks to skirt end-to-end encryption

2 years ago

UK government lauds Apple's CSAM plans as it seeks to skirt end-to-end encryption

Priti Patel, Home Secretary of the UK, penned an op-ed this week highlighting a need for enhanced child protection online, and in doing so lauded Apple's now-postponed CSAM monitoring plans.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 years ago

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Apple encryption is a balance between user convenience and total security, new study shows

2 years ago

Apple encryption is a balance between user convenience and total security, new study shows

A new study says the iPhone isn't as locked down as it could be for the sake of user convenience — but there are steps that you can take to secure your data.

By Wesley Hilliard | 2 years ago

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Over 2,000 law enforcement agencies have iPhone encryption-breaking tools

2 years ago

Over 2,000 law enforcement agencies have iPhone encryption-breaking tools

Law enforcement agencies across the United States have tools to access data stored on encrypted iPhones, a report claims, with at least 2,000 agencies in the country now having the means to gain access to further their criminal investigations.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

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DOJ formalizes request for encryption back-doors

2 years ago

DOJ formalizes request for encryption back-doors

The US Department of Justice, in conjunction with the "Five Eyes" nations, has issued a statement asking Apple and other tech companies to effectively create backdoors that will weaken encryption strength overall to provide law enforcement access to data.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

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Republican bill seeks end to 'warrant-proof' encryption

3 years ago

Republican bill seeks end to 'warrant-proof' encryption

U.S. Senate Republicans on Tuesday introduced the Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act, a bill that seeks to weaken encryption technologies that have in the past put a damper on law enforcement operations.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

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The FBI's iPhone encryption backdoor demand is unsafe and now unwarranted

3 years ago

The FBI's iPhone encryption backdoor demand is unsafe and now unwarranted

Congratulations are due to the FBI for breaking Apple's security on a pair of iPhones. Given that success, it's time to stop the federal call for iPhone backdoors.

By Mike Wuerthele | 3 years ago

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FBI breaks iPhone security to uncover Pensacola shooter & Al Qaeda link [u]

3 years ago

FBI breaks iPhone security to uncover Pensacola shooter & Al Qaeda link [u]

The gunman at the center of the Pensacola shooting had links to Al Qaeda, the FBI investigation has uncovered, with the details claimed to have been sourced from iPhones that the government unlocked without Apple's assistance.

By Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

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iOS 14 leaks are proof why there should never be an encryption backdoor

3 years ago

iOS 14 leaks are proof why there should never be an encryption backdoor

There is nobody keener than an Apple fan to take a leaked version of iOS, pore over it in depth, and find out all its hidden secrets — except one. Even more motivated and determined than even the greatest Apple spelunker, is the criminal, the terrorist, the bad actor — and they absolutely shouldn't be given the chance to do so with an encryption backdoor of any sort.

By William Gallagher | 3 years ago

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