The recent decisions by Apple and Signal regarding end-to-end encryption (E2EE) highlight significant challenges in protecting user privacy amidst government demands for access. As Apple halts E2EE for UK users, concerns arise about leaving innocent users vulnerable to surveillance and potential abuses. While criminals may evade compromised systems, the secrecy surrounding government access demands may crumble under scrutiny. The article emphasizes the importance of open-source software as a solution, as it allows for greater transparency and user control, ultimately benefiting users who need reliable protection against unauthorized snooping.
"The strength of E2EE is the underlying mathematical proof that can no more be overturned by law than pi can be made exactly 3."
"If you control the software that implements the math and the data flow on your system, you're golden."
"The best way to control software you trust is to use open source. You can't hide a back door in open source because it would be immediate."
"Innocent users are the most at risk of abuse from snoops, and a fix that works for them will do the most good for the most people."
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