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The Telegram case: Privacy vs security

FT Tech Tonic

CHAPTER

The Risks of Backdooring Encryption

This chapter explores the dangers of implementing backdoors in encryption, likening the practice to hiding keys in insecure places. It highlights the trade-offs between user privacy and government security, discussing the potential for abuse and the implications for both tech companies and law enforcement.

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