French Parliamentary Delegation Endorses Breaking Encryption on WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram
By
Ken Macon
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
France's parliamentary intelligence delegation has formally endorsed breaking encryption on messaging platforms like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram, recommending that magistrates and intelligence agents be granted targeted access to encrypted messages. This proposal contradicts expert consensus from cryptographers who have repeatedly debunked the feasibility of such backdoors without compromising security for all users. The eight-member delegation published their conclusions after months of deliberation on this recurring legislative question in the French Parliament.
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France's parliament just endorsed the one idea every cryptographer on earth has already debunked and they're calling it a compromise.
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