Lege Trend: Data Encryption Bans. 4 Bits of Informed Intel.

• Which states have pending legislation to penalize fully encrypted cell phones? California & New York
• What fine is being imposed under these bills? $2500
• What’s the goal of these encryption bans?
  • help law enforcement better combat human trafficking and other serious criminal activities that are being conducted over hidden encrypted networks and locked devices.
• What groups oppose these encryption penalties?  The tech and privacy community

The Hill | Calif. bill would ban fully encrypted smartphones