WASHINGTON: Encrypted communication is making law enforcement and counterterrorism investigations more difficult, but fears of “going dark” are overblown, a study said.
The report by Harvard University’s Berkman Center said that despite efforts to boost encryption in smartphone and online services, investigations still can gain access to data in many circumstances.
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