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Alex Linton
One of the people behind the encrypted messaging app Session, created in Australia. Previously worked as a journalist.
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Jan 21, 2025
• 30min
Australia takes aim at encrypted apps
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Alex Linton, one of the creators of the encrypted messaging app Session, discusses the app's vital role during protests in Iran and its unique features for secure communication. He delves into the challenges posed by Australia's controversial TOLA law, risking user privacy in favor of law enforcement. Linton highlights the tensions between individual privacy rights and national security, including a crucial Supreme Court case. He also shares how Session's relocation to Switzerland aims to combat global privacy erosion and the ongoing battle for encrypted communications.
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