In the 1990's the Internet started to take shape. But the US goverment had strict laws regulating what type of cryptography is allowed to be used online. A few brave people stood up to the government in the name of civil rights and won the right to use strong encryption. Listen to their battle and what they had to do through to accomplish this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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As businesses and banks started digitizing their data, the need for encryption technology became increasingly important. The development of the internet in the 1990s further highlighted the need for privacy and security, making encryption one of the solutions adopted to protect sensitive information.
The case of Phil Karn in D.C. prompted a group of individuals, including the speaker, to argue that computer code should be considered protected speech under the First Amendment and that government regulations of it were inconsistent with the Constitution.
The US government allowed strong encryption but had a key to break it, however, this approach compromised security. Eventually, the government developed a chip for individuals to use stronger encryption, maximizing security.
The episode discusses the state of online privacy and security and how individuals are becoming more secure or less secure online over time.