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Political advertising on social media, privacy and encryption legislation, broadband access in rural communities, and other tech policy in 2020

The Vergecast

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Encryption, Backdoors, and Legislative Tensions

This chapter explores the contentious debate over government backdoors into encryption technology, focusing on the implications for major companies and privacy rights. It highlights the 'Earn It Act' and the alarming disregard for encryption issues in political discussions, stressing the potential consequences for tech companies and individual security.

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