The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary will hear arguments Dec. 10 on encryption, lawful access and the benefits and risks to privacy. The hearing, titled “Encryption and Lawful Access: Evaluating Benefits and Risks to Public Safety and Privacy,” will be held at 10 a.m. EST. Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., will preside.
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