The Encryption Debate with Matthew D. Green

<p>In this episode, <a href="https://isi.jhu.edu/~mgreen/" target="_blank">Matthew D. Green</a> joins <a href="https://carnegieindia.org/experts/2055" target="_blank">Udbhav Tiwari</a> to delve into the debate surrounding end-to-end encryption. In February, the Indian government issued new rules requiring companies like WhatsApp to implement traceability in their end-to-end encrypted communications platforms. The decision originated from the government’s concerns about the proliferation of illegal activities on these services, including terrorism, child-abuse, and the spread of fake news. India’s actions come amidst a growing global debate concerning government access to encrypted data. While advocates claim that state access to end-to-end encrypted messages benefits national security, opponents argue that it constitutes a dangerous breach of privacy, while worsening cybersecurity standards.  </p><p>Is it possible to apply traceability without impacting the core benefits of end-to-end encryption? Could India’s adoption of this requirement hamper the cybersecurity of the country? And finally, how will the growing concerns about this system impact the future of encryption technology?  </p><p><a href="https://isi.jhu.edu/~mgreen/" target="_blank">Matthew Green</a> is an associate professor of computer science at Johns Hopkins University. He is a nationally recognized expert on applied cryptography and cryptographic engineering. He is one of the creators of the Zerocash protocol, which is used by the Zcash cryptocurrency, and is also a founder of the encryption startup Zeutro. Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/matthew_d_green" target="_blank">@matthew_d_green</a></p><p><a href="https://carnegieindia.org/experts/2055" target="_blank">Udbhav Tiwari</a> is  a public policy advisor for Mozilla and a  nonresident fellow at Carnegie India. Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/udbhav_tiwari?lang=hi" target="_blank">@udbhav_tiwari</a></p><p><strong>Further Reading:</strong></p><p><a href="https://blog.cryptographyengine