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ARTICLE · 24 AUGUST 2015

FBI Director Testifies About "Going Dark" Problem

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On July 8, the Director of the FBI testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about law enforcement's growing inability to access information stored on suspects' electronic devices.

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On July 8, the Director of the FBI testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about law enforcement's growing inability to access information stored on suspects' electronic devices because of encryption—the so-called "Going Dark" problem. The FBI had not yet decided whether to pursue legislation aimed at ensuring that law enforcement can access this information where appropriate.

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