Crypto Wars

History of U.S. and allied governments' attempts to limit the public's and foreign nations' access to cryptography

The controversy unofficially dubbed the "Crypto Wars" involves attempts by the United States (US) and allied governments to limit access to cryptography strong enough to thwart decryption by national intelligence agencies, especially the National Security Agency (NSA), and the response to protect digital rights by privacy advocates and civil libertarians.

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Crypto Wars

History of U.S. and allied governments' attempts to limit the public's and foreign nations' access to cryptography

The controversy unofficially dubbed the "Crypto Wars" involves attempts by the United States (US) and allied governments to limit access to cryptography strong enough to thwart decryption by national intelligence agencies, especially the National Security Agency (NSA), and the response to protect digital rights by privacy advocates and civil libertarians.

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The controversy unofficially dubbed the "Crypto Wars" involves attempts by the United States (US) and allied governments to limit access to cryptography strong enough to thwart decryption by national intelligence agencies, especially the National Security Agency (NSA), and the response to protect digital rights by privacy advocates and civil libertarians.

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