Encryption and the “Going Dark” Debate

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Encryption and the “Going Dark” Debate

Published Jan 25, 2017Updated Jun 21, 2025

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HR 4528114th Congress
ENCRYPT Act of 2016
Feb 29, 2016 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
HR 4839114th Congress
Protect Our Devices Act of 2016
Apr 28, 2016 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Encryption and the “Going Dark” Debate

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