"Encryption is no good unless the majority of people use it, " he said.

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The Guardian newspaper reported that WikiLeaks had no plans to release the encryption code for remaining U.S. cables.

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There is currently no word from Google on whether Google Apps encryption will be increased to 2048 bits.

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In addition, the amendment makes no mention of controls on the domestic use of encryption products and does not include any language covering encryption-key recovery or key escrow.

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And since Silent Circle doesn't host the required encryption key on its servers, there's no way for the company to access users' data.

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Given that practically every site that offers encryption uses those two protocols, would that IP monopoly mean no one can encrypt web traffic without paying TQP?

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On the other hand, there is no shortage of third-party software that enable policy-based disk encryption on iPhones and iPads (including, full disclosure, the market-leading Afaria software offered by my employer, Sybase).

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Comcast will be issuing up to two adapters to each subscriber at no charge for up to two years, assuming you request your equipment within four months of the date of encryption.

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