by Cyrus Farivar. A second state lawmaker has now introduced a bill that would prohibit the sale of smartphones with unbreakable encryption. Except this time, despite very similar language to a pending New York bill, the stated rationale is to fight human trafficking, rather than terrorism. Specifically, California Assemblymember Jim Cooper’s
(D-Elk ... MOREPolice State Update: Ex-Cop California Assemblyman Wants Encrytion Keys For All Cell Phones Available To The Police
by Cyrus Farivar. A second state lawmaker has now introduced a bill that would prohibit the sale of smartphones with unbreakable encryption. Except this time, despite very similar language to a pending New York bill, the stated rationale is to fight human trafficking, rather than terrorism. Specifically, California Assemblymember Jim Cooper’s
(D-Elk ... MORE