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Apple to Add End-to-End Encryption to iCloud Backups

December 12, 2022

One of the few significant holes in Apple's end user security is set to be addressed, as Cupertino has announced plans to introduce end-to-end encryption to iCloud backups. A feature Apple has delayed due primarily to pressure from US federal law enforcement agencies.

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UK Government Wrestles With Balance Between Child Cyber Safety and Legitimate End-to-End Encryption Purposes as Agencies Endorse Client-Side Scanning

August 16, 2022

The UK government line is that it does not want to outlaw end-to-end encryption, but simply "provide necessary tools" to law enforcement to ensure child cyber safety. This may include client-side scanning.

Lock on top of Facebook icon on smartphone screen showing end-to-end encryption

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UK Government Offering $117,000 to Whomever Can Bypass Facebook’s End-to-End Encryption

September 15, 2021

UK Home Secretary is offering grants of up to $117,000 to firms that can figure out how to bypass the end-to-end encryption used by the Facebook and WhatsApp messaging systems.

WhatsApp Icon on the screen of a black smartphone showing traceability requirement breaking end-to-end encryption

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WhatsApp Sues Indian Government Over New “Traceability” Rules That Require Circumvention of End-to-End Encryption

June 1, 2021

Recent rules passed in India that threaten end-to-end encryption are being challenged in court by WhatsApp. New "traceability" rules require social media platforms with at least five million users to be able to identify the originator of a message.

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UK Seeks To Discourage Facebook Rollout of End-to-End Encryption, Citing Risks to the Safety of Children

April 13, 2021

Since 2019, Facebook has been talking about adding end-to-end encryption to all its messaging services. It appears that the government of the United Kingdom would prefer that these plans go no further.

Security camera lens showing end-to-end encryption feature for Ring products

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Following a Year of Privacy Worries and Security Breaches, Ring Implements End-to-End Encryption

January 19, 2021

Some of Ring’s products will now be getting end-to-end encryption for the first time, six years after the company's flagship doorbell camera product first launched.

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Zoom Changes Course and Gives All Users End-To-End Encryption, Provided They Give up Additional Personal Information

July 1, 2020

Zoom has decided to enable end-to-end encryption for all users including the free users and those subscribed to individual pro plan, provided they give up additional personal information.

Zoom application on mobile showing Zoom’s free users not getting the new end-to-end encryption feature

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Zoom Claims That Free Users Are Not Getting End-To-End Encryption Because Law Enforcement Needs Access to Their Communications

June 15, 2020

Zoom claimed that end-to-end encryption will only be available as a premium paid feature so that law enforcement can have access to people who are using the platform for bad purposes.

Padlock icons on digital screen showing U.S., U.K. and Australia pressing Facebook to abandon end-to-end encryption plans

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United States, UK and Australia Pressing Facebook to Abandon End-to-End Encryption Plans

October 11, 2019

U.S., U.K. and Australia urged Facebook not to extend end-to-end encryption as a default option for Facebook Messenger and Instagram as it could severely hampers efforts to crack down criminal activities.

Lock on computer circuit board surrounded by keys showing the plan and considerations to ban end-to-end encryption in U.S.

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The Movement to Ban End-to-End Encryption Has Hit Another Inflection Point

July 10, 2019

Ban of end-to-end encryption is back on table in U.S., however government agencies are having mixed feelings, fearing potential economic, security and diplomatic consequences.

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Apple to Add End-to-End Encryption to iCloud Backups

UK Government Wrestles With Balance Between Child Cyber Safety and Legitimate End-to-End Encryption Purposes as Agencies Endorse Client-Side Scanning

UK Government Offering $117,000 to Whomever Can Bypass Facebook’s End-to-End Encryption

WhatsApp Sues Indian Government Over New “Traceability” Rules That Require Circumvention of End-to-End Encryption

UK Seeks To Discourage Facebook Rollout of End-to-End Encryption, Citing Risks to the Safety of Children

Following a Year of Privacy Worries and Security Breaches, Ring Implements End-to-End Encryption

Zoom Changes Course and Gives All Users End-To-End Encryption, Provided They Give up Additional Personal Information

Zoom Claims That Free Users Are Not Getting End-To-End Encryption Because Law Enforcement Needs Access to Their Communications

United States, UK and Australia Pressing Facebook to Abandon End-to-End Encryption Plans

The Movement to Ban End-to-End Encryption Has Hit Another Inflection Point

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