Gov'ts: We want a backdoor, it's possible to do it so only lawful access is permitted.
Big Tech: We have very smart people working for us who say it is not possible to do this safely. The risks greatly outweigh the rewards.
Gov'ts: no u
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Not a new conversation. I've been wondering - what reason do big tech firms have to oppose backdoors except for concerns over compromising their legitimate users' privacy? I don't know what else would explain their resistance.
Assuming good faith and logic on both sides (tall order), how does the conversation progress?
Big Tech: We have very smart people working for us who say it is not possible to do this safely. The risks greatly outweigh the rewards.
Gov'ts: no u
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Not a new conversation. I've been wondering - what reason do big tech firms have to oppose backdoors except for concerns over compromising their legitimate users' privacy? I don't know what else would explain their resistance.
Assuming good faith and logic on both sides (tall order), how does the conversation progress?