DECODING THE ENCRYPTION DEBATE: WHY LEGISLATING TO RESTRICT STRONG ENCRYPTION WILL NOT RESOLVE THE "GOING DARK" PROBLEM

Abstract

[...]the law enforcement community in the United States, and elsewhere, claim they are ?going dark? in their battle against organized crime and terrorism. [...]contraband encryption will continue to impede law enforcement investigatory efforts. [...]although anti-encryption legislation may marginally improve law enforcement's odds in gaining access to encrypted communications, this comes at substantial cost to wider society.