Map of Global Encryption Policies
Weakening and bypassing encryption could radically enhance government’s access to data. But despite cybersecurity concerns, exceptions allowing governments to bypass encryption remain the norm.
Weakening and bypassing encryption could radically enhance government's access to data. But despite cybersecurity concerns, exceptions allowing governments to bypass encryption remain the norm.
Weakening and bypassing encryption could radically enhance government’s access to data. But despite cybersecurity concerns, exceptions allowing governments to bypass encryption remain the norm.
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