Encryption Triumph: Anti-Privacy Bills Crumble Under Public Pressure
EFF supporters understand that encryption is essential for privacy, like wearing sunglasses to avoid awkward eye contact. The U.S. EARN IT Bill aimed to turn our phones into bugs in our pockets, but thanks to over 100,000 EFF supporters, it went nowhere. Encryption is your friend; just ask the U.S. cybersecurity chief!
Hot Take:
Encryption is like that awkward friend at a party who no one appreciates until he’s gone—then everyone realizes he was the life of the digital world. Turns out, turning your phone into a snitch doesn’t win you any popularity contests, lawmakers!
Key Points:
- EFF thwarted anti-encryption laws in the U.S., U.K., and E.U. through collective advocacy.
- The U.S. EARN IT Bill, which aimed to weaken encryption, stalled thanks to public opposition.
- U.K. government retracted encryption-breaking elements from the Online Safety Act.
- The E.U.’s “Chat Control” proposal faced significant resistance, stalling its progress.
- Recent hacks like Salt Typhoon emphasize the risks of backdoor access in encryption.
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