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The Telegram case: Privacy vs security

Sep 10, 2024
Join Eva Galperin, director of cybersecurity at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, as they navigate the tightrope between privacy and security. They tackle the implications of government data requests and the legal challenges tech firms face. Durov shares insights from his recent detention regarding compliance with authorities, while Galperin highlights the risks of backdooring encryption. Together, they explore how platforms like Telegram strive to balance user privacy with complex legal demands.
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