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September 26, 2014

FBI critical of Apple, Google encryption

  • Apple and Google said new operating systems will be encrypted by default. Law enforcement could intercept conversations but might not be able to access data stored on the phone.
    • By KEN DILANIAN
    AP Intelligence Writer

    WASHINGTON — The FBI director on Thursday criticized the decision by Apple and Google to encrypt smartphones data so it can be inaccessible to law enforcement, even with a court order.

    James Comey told reporters at FBI headquarters that U.S. officials are in talks with the two companies, which he accused of marketing products that would let people put themselves beyond the law's reach.


     
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