end-to-end encryption
Element introduces new end-to-end encrypted way to share location with friends, family
A private alternative to Apple or Snapchat.
Members
Rights groups push back against UK’s encryption ban proposal
A massive threat to privacy.
UK government hires ad agency to convince the public they don’t need privacy
The government thinks all communications should be available for snooping.
Signal increases video call participants to 40
A major upgrade.
Facebook’s new privacy feature is delayed after complaints from UK government
Governments can’t snoop.
Facebook’s opaque end-to-end encryption becomes a topic in UK hearing
Since Facebook won’t publish its code, no one knows what it’s really doing.
London Met police chief invokes 9/11 to call for ban on private messaging
Wants police backdoors to people’s conversations.
UK’s Home Secretary launches new campaign, complaining UK spies should have access to citizens’ private messages
Civil liberties in a tailspin.
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Taliban criticizes Facebook for not supporting free speech, as Facebook confirms ban
The terrorist organization says Facebook doesn’t allow “the publication of all information.”