> it will let the use of encryption be evidence in lawsuits and criminal trials
Is this true? Will use of encryption be evidence of guilt if this thing passes? Incredible.
Is this true? Will use of encryption be evidence of guilt if this thing passes? Incredible.
> MYTH: The EARN IT Act is simply an attempt to ban encryption. > FACT: The EARN IT Act does not target, limit, or create liability for encryption or privacy services. In fact, in order to ensure the EARN IT Act would not be misconstrued as limiting encryption, specific protections were included in the bill to explicitly state that a court should not consider offering encryption or privacy services as an independent basis for legal liability.