Senators Diane Feinstein and Richard Burr have released a discussion draft on providing technical assistance to law enforcement seeking to gain access to encrypted information pursuant to a court order. The draft has been...more
In a world where the development of technology moves quickly and governments tend to move slowly, it is common for public policy to become out of sync with the realities of the market. In many cases, this proves to be a...more
A few weeks ago, your humble blogger looked into how difficult it was for someone to crack encryption in light of debates on Capitol Hill about whether policies should be put in place to limit its strength. In March and May,...more
Whether it’s in discussions of public policy or discussions of best practices, encryption is all the rage right now. ...more
The Information Technology Subcommittee of the Committee on Government Oversight and Reform of the US of House of Representatives last Wednesday held a hearing on encryption technology and potential US policy responses....more