IEEE Supports Strong Encryption: Opposition to Government Backdoors

The IEEE this week issued a position statement in support of strong encryption and in opposition to government efforts to require backdoors. "IEEE supports the use of unfettered strong encryption to protect confidentiality and integrity of data and communications. We oppose efforts by governments to restrict the use of strong encryption and/or to mandate exceptional access mechanisms such as 'backdoors' or 'key escrow schemes' in order to facilitate government access to encrypted data," the organization's statement reads.

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