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Re:France rejects backdoor mandate by AshamedCaptain on Friday March 21, 2025 @07:21PM (#43441757)
And yet the immense majority of the population accept & use messaging platforms operated by "not France" where the operator would be able to obtain everyone's key with a couple clicks. (Yes, this includes Apple's).
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Re:France rejects backdoor mandate by whatshisface on Friday March 21, 2025 @07:29PM (#43441811)
That makes sense because it has been brought about as a consequence of consumer preference. It wouldn't make sense for it to have been required by the government.
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Re:France rejects backdoor mandate by AshamedCaptain on Saturday March 22, 2025 @09:47AM (#43445621)
Unfortunately, last time I heard, consumers actually dictate what the government cares about.
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