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You're right that they don't want to ban E2E, they want to mandate that they hold the keys to all E2E though.



This is your conclusion but it is not stated anywhere in the resolution.


They mention access to encrypted data severl times:

>Technical solutions for gaining access to encrypted data must comply with...

They do say:

>there should be no single prescribed technical solution to provide access to encrypted data.

But it's perfectly clear the assumption is that they intend law enforcement to have access to all encrypted data, given the various caveats about doing so legally.

They do mention privacy, but all that means is not making user data public. They make no mention of a right to maintain data private from the government or law enforcement.


Okay I understand the concern, but claiming that there is intent to hold keys to all e2ee is jumping to conclusions. Imagine if investigators could ask authorities for permission to retrieve screenshots from your mobile device if you are under investigation. There would be no need for access to keys.

I am not arguing that this is desirable, but I do acknowledge that investigators may need help to navigate modern technology.




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