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Key Retrieval

Key Retrieval is the generic name given to government's desire for the ability to decrypt intercepted messages. Since it is effectively impossible to decipher today's strong encryptions, governments are seeking to enforce their ability to retrieve cryptographic keys. It isn't ultimately important how this is achieved: it could be via mandatory key escrow or by hidden back doors - or by legislation such as the UK's RIP Act.

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Key Retrieval