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[Webinar] Opening backdoors: Encryption, privacy, and security Q&A session

17 March 2016 -

Online

Event description

The US court’s ruling requesting Apple to assist the FBI in unlocking an iPhone triggered a global controversy over encryption and the creation of backdoors. Apple reacted strongly, and other tech companies pledged their support, as the case unfolds in court. The outcome is likely to have a major impact on security and privacy, in particular as national governments debate the introduction of data access safeguards.

What are the latest developments, and how does this debate fit into the broader technology and policy picture? What is at stake in this debate? Our jargon-free webinar, on Thursday, 17th March, will give you a chance to ask questions and get clarifications. The webinar will include:

  • 10-minute introduction to the specifics of the Apple vs FBI case, and an exploration of what is at stake
  • 45-minute open discussion (Q&A format)
  • 5-minute concluding remarks 

register buttonJoin us online on Thursday, 17th March, at 12:00 UTC (13:00 CET). Register to participate; the webinar link will be e-mailed to you one hour before the start of the webinar.