The question of who owns your private computer data should have an obvious answer: you have your data. The reality, however, is quite different. There are countless websites that you track and taking your data without your knowledge. There are hackers who try every day to own your data. And finally, there is the police who believe they can take your computer data whenever they want - even when you are completely innocent and not under investigation
Computer Data encryption is one way to take ownership of your data. But is it still good for you? Is this a part of this evil, even illegal? And who are the parties involved in this? All this, and more, in this article
computer data encryption - Who is involved
Many governments around the world do what they always do when they try to pull the wool over your eyes: they try to convince people that their privacy is not necessary, and they will protect themselves. Sure, just ask * NSA on how they protect you ...
The problem is that if the government can hack into your computer data, so can someone else with the knowledge. Hackers are people employed by a powerful group different from stealing your data. This makes the case to encrypt your computer data for most people.
The police and lawmakers continue to warn against simple encryption methods such as VPN , or even Facebook 'dark place', as they claim that they put the public General risk. The FBI says that even encrypted your smartphone, or the screen lock on it, assisting criminals more than anyone.
These same technology companies, namely Google and Apple are now conceive they can not unlock when pressured to do so. This means that the police must do their job -. They must investigate, determine guilt, and did talk to those they accuse of crimes
How is the transition to encrypt all change [computerdata?
A group that is credited with doing most of the work on getting all encrypted computer data is the Electronic Frontier Foundation. They now work with large tech players like Cisco, Akamai and Mozilla to advance the cause for encryption
A great burden falls on the people we have not talked about -. Website owners. The EFF implement a tool for a mid-2015 release called This allows an encrypted tunnel to create between websites and browsers without charge
To quote Peter Eckersley of the EFF 'Let Encrypt.' .:
"in a year or two, if we finish these projects successfully, Internet users should have their navigation, their email and encrypted email in most or all default case. "
This will greatly increase the security of the average user, as well as those who use a VPN to encrypt their personal computer data.
the legal issues with encryption of your computer data
there legal issues with encryption of your data and web traffic?
Um, that's a big, . fat NO
As the EFF themselves, and any good lawyer will tell you, it is for the law enforcement to prove they need access to breaking your privacy. This often involves a mandate, and pressure technology companies to give up your personal data is not a mandate by any means. Always remember that your data is your business and no one has the right to take it when they want it.
This is why tools like Encrypt Let the EFF, and VPN providers, are so important. They are not some silly web tools for nerds. They are essential tools for anyone who values their freedom and privacy
* They do this by hacking into your computer data illegally - .. Like the illegal wiretapping for your digital information
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