The encryption backdoor debate in the US has been underway for some time now. An important element in this debate that is often overlooked, however, is that strong encryption under attack is actually encouraged and necessary for some companies -. And frequently used by the government
Take the health sector. Rules for electronic health records and information (HIPPA rules) specify that the private information should be encrypted. In addition, "safe harbor" rules may even exempt health service companies from liability if they have used strong encryption, which encourages businesses to adopt encryption: "Because the notification rule violation the HITECH Act includes a safe harbor that exempts reporting violations if the relevant data have been correctly encrypted, many organizations are looking into whether to make broader use of encryption. "
a another example is the financial industry. Recently, a financial services company was charged a large fine (which was paid to a federal agency) because it did not properly encrypt its information "He failed to follow through on a key protocol of data protection. encrypting laptops that contain confidential customer data " Thus, the company was penalized for not quantify.
Examples like this illustrate the hypocrisy of the government in the battle encryption. Encryption is attacked with the government trying to impose "backdoors" in consumer communications, but in the meantime some companies are encouraged - or required - to encrypt to secure their data. There is even a bill called the advance 2015 Data Security Act currently in the House that essentially forces companies to encrypt sensitive information while in transit and storage.
The government is certainly the use of strong encryption itself, but they are trying to remove this right of everyday Internet users. So the government does not always have the ban or weakening of encryption, but instead of trying to control who is "allowed" to use and which are not.
Encryption is the second amendment to the Internet, and using encryption to protect your data should be a fundamental right for all -. not just for a privileged few
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