riana

riana , 4 months ago to random

An absolutely bonkers assault on encryption is happening right now in Nevada.

This week, the state AG moved for a temporary restraining order to stop Meta from rolling out default E2EE on Messenger for under-18 Nevadans. The state's brief characterizes E2EE apps as a tool for child predators. It argues that Meta's claims about E2EE protecting privacy & security are deceptive, so this is a CONSUMER PROTECTION VIOLATION. Oh, and half the brief is redacted.

Brief is here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qq9ZkJaLHEsEiMg2rSd2hqI1SPSQb0Y8/view?usp=sharing

riana OP , 4 months ago

I believe this is the biggest attack on encryption in the United States since 2016. Yet this matter has gotten zero press coverage that I've seen. There is a hearing on Monday morning. But Monday morning is also when the NetChoice cases are being argued at SCOTUS, so many tech journalists' attention will already be occupied elsewhere.

This is a HUGE DEAL, and because it's a TRO request, it's moving very fast. Expect to see amicus briefing from civil society, if the court permits it.