Anti-Encryption Bill Released, would Kill your Privacy and Security

I couldn't. But I can ask if it states that they "can" and if so, "what are the prerequisites?" before doing so. Feel free to share your knowledge on the topic.

SGT (Join to see) - I've been reading and listening to privacy activists for a long time now and have had to work with the privacy standards throughout my career. The Constitution clearly specifies:

"The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

In other words, the government cannot intrude on your privacy unless they have a warrant or probable cause. Having the ability to do something does not constitute the authorization to do it. Right now, the government has the ability to wiretap your communications and your living space, and send law enforcement officers in to search your personal things. What keeps them from doing this? That's a rhetorical question by the way... Having the ability to do this on your phone or computer is no different. The government has a responsibility to protect Americans and this sometimes requires the ability to search a suspect's communications and information.

Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin - I think you, similar to what I suspect of Eugen Toma , may have misinterpreted my stance on the topic based on the simple fact that I shared the link. The "when" and "why" are the two things which I lack understanding and comfort. That is why I shared it - to gain understanding.

It's about the gateway effect. Would you be okay with all your data being easily accessible by anyone?
SSN for faulty credit requests?
Family members' contact info for cyber-stalking?
Personal and Work documents for wrongful data modification for slandering?

SGT (Join to see) - You have just nailed it... Wrongful hands. Yes that is wrong and unacceptable, but then again... Is the government wrong, has the government ill intentions? I believe that there should be a line drawn between wright and wrong. Thaler the example of the terrorists from the CA shooting. That phone and all its data should be an open book, so that we can protect the innocent and ourselves!

Eugen Toma - I don't think we're arguing the same point. You're stating the government should be to access certain information when to ensure safety. I'm simply saying there should be strong encryption available to safeguard one's information. I'd obviously be an idiot to say the government shouldn't be able to know my SSN.