Proposed French VPN and Encryption Laws Could Violate Privacy Rights

A set of newly proposed laws in France regarding the backdooring of encrypted messaging services is sparking controversy among privacy rights advocates.

France proposes backdooring laws

French officials recently proposed a set of laws to let law enforcement decrypt and read suspects’ encrypted messages.

While the measure could appear benign to law-abiding citizens, privacy rights advocates are concerned about the implications of such a move.

Although the law has yet to be fully adopted, the