Protecting Digital Communication Privacy: No More Decryption Mandates
This act aims to protect your digital communication privacy. It prevents state and local governments from requiring tech companies to build "backdoors" into your devices or services for surveillance purposes. This means companies won't be forced to weaken your data security, enhancing your online safety.
Key points
Prohibits state and local authorities from demanding tech companies weaken security functions for surveillance.
Companies cannot be forced to have the ability to decrypt your encrypted information.
Prevents banning products or services solely because they use strong encryption, supporting access to secure technologies.
Introduced
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