Interpol group delays criticism of encryption after objections

Interpol's group on crimes against children had discussed a resolution on the topic put forward by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation at the group's conference in Lyon two weeks ago. — Reuters

SAN FRANCISCO: The international police organisation Interpol put off plans to condemn the spread of strong encryption after objections by tech companies and civil liberties advocates, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Interpol's group on crimes against children had discussed a resolution on the topic put forward by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation at the group's conference in Lyon two weeks ago.