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Congress Eyes Google's Chrome Encryption Plans

2019-10-01 12:18:59| TechNewsWorld

Google's plans to test an encrypted Internet DNS protocol reportedly have spurred some members of Congress to consider opening an antitrust investigation. They are concerned that the new technology could give Google an edge over competitors by making it harder for them to access consumer data. Google is experimenting with new ways to enhance online privacy.

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Facebook CEO pledges increased privacy, more encryption in new focus on messaging

2019-03-07 10:27:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has outlined new principles for the social network, stressing a focus on privacy following the scandals plaguing the company in the past year over unauthorised sharing of personal data of Facebook users. To help protect privacy, the company will provide encrypted communications and ensure data is not kept in unsafe jurisdictions or any longer than necessary. It will also open up its apps to more interoperability, so users can communicate across its networks.

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'Five Eyes' Nations Push for Encryption Backdoors

2018-09-05 14:00:00| TechNewsWorld

Strong encryption can be a threat to law enforcement and national security, the governments of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand said in a statement issued Sunday. "The increasing use and sophistication of certain encryption designs present challenges for nations in combating serious crimes and threats to national and global security," maintained the countries.

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Email Encryption With PGP May Have a Serious Flaw

2018-05-14 22:17:15| PC Magazine Security Product Guide

A team of researchers in Europe uncovered a way to pull the plain text from emails secured with PGP and S/MIME encryption. But not everyone agrees on the severity of the threat.

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