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Secure Data Act Bans Crypto Backdoors

A new bill would prevent government agencies from mandating backdoors in encrypted hardware or software products.

Encryption, Legislation

Google Asylo Lets Devs Build Confidential Computing Apps

Protect the data at rest and in transit. How about while in use? Google’s open source framework Asylo helps developers use secure enclaves with their applications without having to know the specifics of how TEEs work or learning how to use specialized tools.

Google, Cloud, Appdev, Encryption, Tools

Privacy, Human Rights Groups Decry Russian Ban on Telegram

Russia's ban of Telegram, the encrypted messaging app, is drawing criticism from privacy and human rights groups.

Encryption

Key Escrow By Any Other Name is Still Key Escrow

Ray Ozzie's Clear key escrow proposal for decrypting devices relies on a secure processor that doesn't yet exist.

Encryption

‘Saying I Can’t Is Always Easier Than Saying I Won’t’

In the face of increased threats to user privacy, companies such as Apple, Google, and others have moved to encrypt more and more channels.

Encryption