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British Public Oppose Secret Surveillance Powers and Want Strong Protections for Encrypted Communications
A CDT poll of 2,000 UK adults reveals significant public opposition to secret surveillance powers and a strong desire for robust protections for encrypted communications. 53% of respondents believe the security risks associated with encryption access outweigh the benefits to law enforcement, while 84% expressed concerns that hidden access could lead to exploitable vulnerabilities, fraud, data leaks, and cybercrime. These findings emerge amidst Apple's legal challenge to UK Technical Capability Notices following a demand for encrypted iCloud access.
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