Government under fire over encrypted data push

A programmer shows a sample of decrypting source code in Taipei, Taiwan

A programmer shows a sample of decrypting source code in Taipei, Taiwan Source: AAP

Cybersecurity experts have criticised federal government plans to press technology companies to share encrypted data with security agencies in the name of fighting terrorism. Image: A programmer shows a sample of decrypting source code in Taipei, Taiwan (AAP)


They say it would weaken existing encryption technology and leave individuals', business and government information online dangerously exposed.


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