Encryption Issue

TikTok faces ban in US: Which countries have banned the app and why?

National security, data privacy and 'protecting youth from being misled' are among reasons cited

Why is WhatsApp threatening to leave India? Everything you need to know

WhatsApp is currently contesting the IT Rules case in India, wherein it faces the prospect of being compelled to compromise chat encryption to aid the government in message tracing

Tracing originator of message won't break encryption, says MeitY

This was clarified in the frequently asked questions (FAQs) released by Minister of State for MeitY Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday

As WhatsApp hits India's great firewall, other companies may help build it

In the name of a responsible internet, several will be eager to abet the government in soft censorship.

RS panel suggests breaking encryption to curb child pornograhy distribution

The recommendations assume significance in view of the ongoing battle between the government and WhatsApp over encryption.

What the world must not learn from Australia

Australia asks tech cos to do impossible: They must decrypt any communications by users, upon a secret demand made by the competent authorities, but cannot cause a 'systemic weakness' when decrypting

Five free secure programs to protect your privacy

WhatsApp's recent end-to-end encryption for all voice messages and calls is not one of its kind

Encryption issue divides senior Obama officials

The FBI wants greater access to encrypted devices. Intelligence officials say this could expose US govt data to foreign powers