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Apple and other major technology companies say creating a "back door" around encryptions can allow bad guys to hack and steal information and content. (Louis DeLuca/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
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FBI can’t get into Texas church shooter’s phone, setting up possible encryption showdown

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Law enforcement refers to such communications as "going dark," and has complained that the tech community's products outstrip the government's ability to gain access in criminal probes and intelligence activities.
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Tech sector holds firm as DOJ insists on ‘strong encryption’

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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein said "legislation may be necessary" if technology companies don't help the federal government access their data. (AP Andrew Harnik)
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Justice Department: ‘Legislation may be necessary’ if companies do not turn over data

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A Black Hat tech associate works in the network operating center during the Black Hat information security conference at Mandalay Bay on Wednesday in Las Vegas. Against a backdrop of cyberattacks that have grown into full-fledged sabotage, Facebook chief security officer Alex Stamos brought a sobering message to hackers and security experts in attendance. (Richard Brian/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Technology

Tech community confronts cyber policy at Black Hat

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Watchdog group wants all communication being sent through an encrypted smartphone app. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Energy and Environment

Judicial Watch sues EPA over use of software to undermine Trump

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As a democratic government, Britain cannot afford to alienate its population. (iStock)
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Thanks to the Islamic State, the UK government is going to war with US social media companies

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Rep. Blake Farenthold has developed a reputation for leading on tech issues since joining Congress, especially on the side of privacy advocates. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)
Magazine

Rep. Farenthold: ‘Nothing sticks to Clinton’

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The Telegram messaging app allows users to encrypt text that self-destructs on a timer. (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg)
Magazine

Encryption turning into Congress’ unsolvable puzzle

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Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, will use the session to focus on the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to implement the Cybersecurity Act of 2015. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Magazine

Russian hacks, encryption fight await Congress

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The White House has created a blue-ribbon Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity that will produce recommendations for the next president.
Politics

Transition office opens for Obama cybersecurity initiatives

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