Encryption backdoors: privacy can be misused, "but the cost of a world without is so much higher"

Encryption backdoors: privacy can be misused, "but the cost of a world without is so much higher"

Proton CEO Andy Yen and other privacy advocates continue to oppose proposed backdoors, but a middle ground could be found

Balancing Security and Privacy: The Encryption Dilemma in Counter-Terrorism

By Amelia Cho Introduction The rapid advancement of digital communication technologies has intensified the debate between national security and user privacy. End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is widely regarded as a fundamental tool for protecting digital communications, yet it is also exploited by terrorist organisations to evade surveillance. This blog examines the challenges posed by E2EE in counter-terrorism, evaluates the risks of implementing e…