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Zoom to preview free end-to-end encryption for meetings
Better security, but some features will be disabled.
Oct 15 2020 12:30PM
India and Japan join Five-Eyes push to break end-to-end encryption
Public safety concerns mooted.
Oct 12 2020 11:31AM
NSW Police tests technical assistance request on 'overseas provider'
Australian laws void disclosure to account holder.
Sep 18 2020 6:35AM
AFP used anti-encryption laws three times in 2019-20
But all were cooperative requests.
Aug 6 2020 3:50PM
Australia's anti-encryption laws need judicial oversight: INSLM
Long awaited 316-page review published.
Jul 9 2020 4:48PM
US senators moot awards for encryption breaking tech
Prize carrot to go with the warrant stick.
Jun 24 2020 11:00AM
Zoom to offer free users end-to-end encryption after all
In exchange for additional information about them.
Jun 18 2020 6:16AM
US Congress seeks answers on Juniper Networks breach amid encryption fight
2015 incident seen as key evidentiary point.
Jun 11 2020 6:11AM
ASIO chief hits out at 'obstructive' tech companies
Calls for greater access to encrypted data.
Jun 9 2020 12:56PM
Zoom buys Keybase to help it build end-to-end encryption
As it tries to quash security criticism of its platform.
May 8 2020 5:40AM
Health minister now unsure if source code for COVID contact tracing app is safe to release
Despite previous assurances by government services minister Stuart Robert.
Apr 21 2020 1:58PM
ASIO boss Burgess says crypto busting laws used within 10 days of passage
Complains encryption damages 90 percent of priority cases, and cites growing Nazi threat.
Feb 25 2020 12:08AM
Encryption on Facebook, Google, others threatened by planned new bill
"Eliminating Abuse and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act".
Feb 24 2020 6:45AM
Law enforcement agencies ramp up use of anti-encryption laws
At least 18 requests issued to service providers in last six months.
Jan 28 2020 11:20PM
Indian panel wants encryption broken in fight against child abuse content
"A challenge to our collective conscience."
Jan 28 2020 6:57AM
Apple dropped plan for encrypting backups after FBI complained - sources
Reversal on iCloud came two years ago, six sources told Reuters.
Jan 22 2020 6:54AM
Trump criticises Apple's encryption stance on Pensacola phones
"They will have to step up to the plate and help our great Country, NOW!"
Jan 15 2020 1:33PM
Home Affairs rejects claims anti-encryption laws conflict with US CLOUD Act
“No issues” that would prevent bilateral agreement.
Jan 14 2020 12:40PM
Interpol group delays criticism of encryption after objections
Puts off plans to condemn spread of strong encryption after objections by tech companies.
Nov 28 2019 7:02AM
IBM criticises Australia's anti-encryption laws
Over damage to country's cybersecurity standing and investment.
Nov 25 2019 1:39PM
