Encryption Topic Page
Here, you can find the IAPP’s collection of coverage, analysis and resources related to encryption.
Encryption
Homomorphic encryption: A game-changer shaping up
This article breaks down advancements in homomorphic encryption as it becomes more standardized, with the potential to change the way we manage and utilize personal data.
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The EU’s temptation to break end-to-end encryption
The European Commission’s proposal to fight “child sexual abuse materials” has spurred controversy as it touches upon the issue of private interpersonal communications and might affect end-to-end encryption. This article discusses reactions to the proposal and the current state of play, its impact on end-to-end encryption, and the legislative process.
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Decryption and Inspection and the Steps Needed for Privacy Compliance
This web conference provides an overview of the threat landscape and how attackers use encryption to their benefit and why the inspection of network traffic is necessary for privacy compliance.
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How can homomorphic encryption address privacy in COVID-19 apps?
Husna Siddiqi and Dalia Khader explain how a cryptographic concept called “homomorphic encryption” may be able to help assuage privacy concerns around COVID-19 applications.
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Encryption, redaction and the CCPA
This article dives into the differences between encryption and redaction and points to what privacy pros should be thinking about with consideration of the CCPA.
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Encryption isn’t enough: Why conversational AI requires more
This piece covers why conversational AI solutions need to have a comprehensive security program in place to uphold privacy and maintain regulatory compliance, and why those AI providers cannot rely on encryption alone.
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Additional News and Resources
AI privacy encryption startup raises $73M
Apple to upgrade iMessage to fight future decryption methods
Meta launches default encrypted messaging
Countries race to strengthen encryption standards as quantum computing advances
Spain’s AEPD releases encryption assessment tool
UK government publishes E2E encryption, child safety guidance
Facebook Messenger expands encryption trials
Apple to expand encryption in its cloud backups, halts CSAM rollout
Privacy Affairs — Complete guide on how to encrypt your internet traffic
Outside Looking In: Approaches to Content Moderation in End-to-End Encrypted Systems
Multiparty computation as supplementary measure and potential data anonymization tool
AEPD: Encryption and Privacy Series
Factsheet: How Encryption Can Protect Advocacy Groups and Social Change Movements
Internet Society: Encryption unlocks the benefits of a thriving, trustworthy Internet
FPF: Strong Data Encryption Protects Everyone
Measuring how encryption impacts potential liability under CCPA
Finding encryption’s place in privacy law
Australia’s anti-encryption collision with GDPR sub-processing
Why the ‘encryption exception’ may be over used