National Security Agency Director Adm. Mike Rogers said Thursday that “encryption is foundational to the future,” and arguing about it is a waste of time.
The Intercept: NSA Chief Stakes Out Pro-Encryption Position, in Contrast to FBI »
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NSA taking a stand in favour of encryption?
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VPN providers vs. Netflix
“VPN providers have unanimously condemned Netflix’s crackdown on subscribers who use so-called unblocking services. Several VPN companies have announced counter-measures, while others raise the issue of Net Neutrality, suggesting that there are better ways to tackle abuse.”
Torrentfreak: VPN Providers Condemn Netflix Blocking Crackdown »
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Next in line…
Also in the Netherlands, the government is rushing legislation to introduce government spyware.
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New EU data protection regulations
After long negotiations behind closed doors…
EU strikes deal on data protection rules »
Update – EDRi: Data Protection Package – The bare essentials appear to have been salvaged from the lobby storm »
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Trump to close down the Internet
You cannot make this shit up.
Loudmouth US Presidential Candidate Donald Trump says he wants to close down the Internet.
The Independent » | The Daily Dot » | Ars Technica »
This man is stupid, arrogant and probably dangerous.