Encryption wars: early battles
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Documents are now routinely created, transmitted, and stored electronically, and consequently, there is widespread concern about online privacy and security. Individuals and businesses are increasingly inclined to use encryption technology, and in fact, ordinary individuals can encrypt messages in all but unbreakable form. Government and law enforcement officials worry that strong encryption technologies could be used by terrorists or criminals, representing a significant threat to society. Meanwhile, attempts to strengthen state controls has generated a furious controversy with technical, legal, ethical and social dimensions.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2000
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Encryption wars: shifting tactics
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Development and widespread availability of powerful encryption has caused governments to anxiously react. For example Singapore and Malaysia have enacted laws requiring owners of encrypted files to decrypt them when requested to do so by authorities, and Britain and India may soon pass similar laws. Generally speaking, however, legal constraints on encryption have proved ineffective. Moreover, intelligence-gathering efforts are said to exist, such as Echelon and FIDNet, that have generated considerable controversy. Some governments' attitudes appear to be shifting. For example, Germany and France seem convinced that strong encryption furthers, rather than hinders, their national security.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2000
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One-party rule returns to United States; Republican control of Congress will bring telecommunications and energy issues to the fore
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The 108th Congress, which convened in Jan 2003, marks the first time since 1993-94 that the House, Senate, and White House have all been controlled by one party, this time the Republicans. Congressional control is likely to mean there will be important changes in telecommunications and energy policies.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2003
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