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Encryption is getting squeezed from all sides, Wired reports

Wired says Canada's planned surveillance law is one of several moves squeezing encryption worldwide; a lock with a spare key is just a lock with a spare key.

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  1. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWired reports Canada's planned surveillance law is the latest of several threats to encryption around the world, and the idea is a way in for investigators.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo only the good guys get the key? Great. Who's the admin of the good guys? Because I've seen admins.

  3. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentA lock that opens for one party opens for any party who finds the way. That's the entire problem, and it's math, not opinion.

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBrock, tell me the weather has a lock on it.

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