The law allows Australian security services to access encrypted messages sent on services such as Telegram and WhatsApp. Photo: EPA
Australia has become the first western country to pass a bill forcing tech companies to hand over your encrypted data
- Facebook, Twitter, Apple, Google and others say the move will create a back door to users’ data and inevitably undermine security for everyone
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The law allows Australian security services to access encrypted messages sent on services such as Telegram and WhatsApp. Photo: EPA