encryption

Strong encryption is critical to protecting human rights and cybersecurity in the digital age. Ordinary people count on technology companies to encrypt and secure their data. Journalists and human rights defenders increasingly use privacy tools built on encryption to protect their sources. The encryption tools we all rely on must be effective and robust, without built-in vulnerabilities, often called “backdoors,” that can be exploited by abusive actors. We urge all governments to promote the use of strong encryption and to protect privacy and the right to seek, receive, and impart information anonymously online.

United States

January 16, 2020
Dispatches
US Government Challenges Apple on Encryption (Again)

Kian Vesteinsson

Senior Officer, General Counsel
Australia

The undersigned organizations and companies jointly submit these comments regarding the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) review of the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Act 2018 that was enacted in December 2018. We are an international coalition of civil society organizations dedicated to protecting civil liberties, human rights, and innovation online, as well as technology companies and trade associations, all of whom share a commitment to strong encryption and cybersecurity. We submit these comments to explain our continued concerns regarding the serious threats that this legislation poses to cybersecurity, privacy and freedom of expression.

February 21, 2019
Letter
International Civil Liberties and Technology Coalition Comments on the PJCIS Review of the Assistance and Access Act, 2018
Australia

December 11, 2018
News Release
Protecting Your Security and Rights Online