France and Germany against encrypted messaging apps
http://www.ehackingnews.com/2016/08/france-and-germany-against-encrypted.html
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
France and Germany are pushing for a common rule in Europe for the encrypted messaging apps such as Telegram to help governments in monitoring communications between the extremists. According to the Privacy advocates, encryption is essential for online security,especially in banking transactions. Whereas, security experts argues that encrypted apps are increasingly used by extremists to hide their location, coordinate operations and trade weapons and sex slaves. Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said "French authorities have detained three people this month with "clear attack plans," but police need better tools to eavesdrop on encrypted text conversations utilizing the kinds of powers used to wiretap phones." He and German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere are insisting on a ban on encrypted services.However, Cazeneuve said instead of banning the app, they should work with companies to ensure they can't be abused by militants. In a joint proposal released on Tuesday, "Encrypted communications among terrorists constitute a challenge during investigations.Solutions must be found to enable effective investigation ... while at the same time protecting the digital privacy of citizens by ensuring the availability of strong encryption." There were no specific solutions, but the leaders want to discuss encryption next month during a summit in Bratislava, Slovakia. On the other hand, Telegram wrote on its website that they blocked terrorist-related public channels but doesn't intervene in private chats.