A Back Door to Encryption Won't Stop Terrorists

A Back Door to Encryption Won't Stop Terrorists

12/7/2015

link

http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-11-18/a-back-door-to-encryption-won-t-stop-terrorists

summary

In this article, the author argues against the notion of implementing back doors into encryption systems as a means to combat terrorism. The author highlights that creating such back doors would not only undermine individual privacy and security but also provide a potential vulnerability for malicious actors to exploit. The article points out that terrorists, who are technically savvy, can easily find alternative encryption methods or develop their own, rendering any mandated back doors useless. Furthermore, the author suggests that weakening encryption would have far-reaching negative consequences for businesses, government agencies, and society as a whole. The article advocates for a balanced approach that prioritizes both security and privacy.

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