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Re:Republicans Push Bill Requiring Tech Companies Give Encry... by suizi on Wednesday June 24, 2020 @03:00PM (#23632346)
A criminal could use a service provider which isn't located in the U.S. or peer-to-peer communications. Only stupid criminals and the general public will be hit by this.

Is this a last ditch effort for a Law & Order Bill prior to the election?

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Re:Republicans Push Bill Requiring Tech Companies Give Encry... by tempodox on Wednesday June 24, 2020 @03:21PM (#23632633)
I suspect so. Never mind that it wouldn't really work – politics is a game where scammers get away with impunity.
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