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Explore the long-standing conflict between digital privacy and government surveillance with Crypto Wars: The Fight for Privacy in the Digital Age. This political history examines the half-century struggle surrounding digital encryption and its impact on society. In the 1970s, activists warned that computer-mediated mass surveillance could lead to an Orwellian State. They viewed encryption as the primary defense against such a future. Conversely, the U.S. government argued that widespread encryption would protect criminals, terrorists, and foreign spies, creating a different kind of dystopian threat. This book tracks how both sides fought to protect citizens from what they perceived as the most dangerous risks to democracy. It provides a deep look into the political battles fought to control encryption and the tension between maintaining national security and preserving individual privacy in a digital world.

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A detailed political history covering fifty years of the struggle over digital encryption and privacy rights.

Examines the historical arguments used by activists who predicted the rise of mass surveillance states.

Analyzes the U.S. government perspective regarding the risks encryption poses to national security and law enforcement.

Provides context on the debate between protecting law-abiding citizens and preventing the actions of criminals or foreign spies.

Offers a comprehensive look at how both political sides fought to define the future of digital privacy.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
15 December 2020
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06 July 2020

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