US legal push will shape future of encrypted services

States are pushing laws to force tech firms to allow access to encrypted data, citing child exploitation and security

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  • Broader momentum
  • Government position
  • The argument against encryption backdoors
  • Increased surveillance
  • Free speech
  • Data breaches
  • Existing problems
  • Consequences for business

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