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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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 »
ECHR on mass surveillance
Highligts from Chaos Communication Congress 2015 — 32c3
Why people should care
Next in line…
Also in the Netherlands, the government is rushing legislation to introduce government spyware.
CISA bill passed in the US
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 »
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.