An encryption exodus looms over UK’s Online Safety Bill

The backlash against the encryption-busting Online Safety Bill continues to grow, suggesting the United Kingdom could soon face a looming exodus of secure messaging apps. First drafted in May 2021, the Online Safety Bill would allow the U.K. government to compel backdoor access to any end-to-end encryption system. While the government claims the complex legislation … Continue reading An encryption exodus looms over UK’s Online Safety Bill