States flouting right to encrypted messaging - UN expert

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States flouting right to encrypted messaging - UN expert

Ignoring duty to protect freedom of expression and privacy.

Many governments are neglecting or ignoring their duty to protect online encryption that helps ensure freedom of expression and privacy, the UN expert on digital privacy rights said on Monday. In many states including Russia, China, Iran, Turkey, Pakistan and Britain, citizens cannot count on ...

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