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MI5 Argues for ‘Exceptional Access’ to Encrypted Messages

The director general of Britain’s Security Service is arguing for “exceptional access” to encrypted messages, in the ongoing battle between authorities and technology companies, reports The Guardian.

He of all people should know what nonsense this demand is.

Why is it in his interest to pretend he does not know this? He is gaming us in the most pathetic way, it is insulting.

After the [Crypto AG](Swiss Crypto AG spying scandal shakes reputation for neutrality https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51487856) scandal, the security services have got lazy.

I suggest they just buy FaceBook, that will solve their problems.