The reality is that if you - let's say you just pulled…
“The reality is that if you - let's say you just pulled encryption. Let's ban it. Let's you and I ban it tomorrow. And so we sit in Congress and we say, thou shalt not have encryption. What happens then? Well, I would argue that the bad guys will use encryption from non-American companies, because they're pretty smart.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
If encryption is banned, criminals will use foreign services, making it ineffective.
In simple terms: Banning encryption pushes bad actors to foreign tools.
Key Takeaway
Consider unintended consequences of policy.
Themes
technology
policy
security
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
policy
technical
When to use this quote
- legislative drafting
- cybersecurity strategy
- public debate
Key Concepts
cryptography
international law
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives protect privacy?
- How balance security and freedom?
A Different Perspective
Policy may not fully stop illicit use.