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POSTnote. It was first published on Sunday, 1 October 2006. It was last updated on Tuesday, 25 March 2014.


Data encryption,October 2006

This POSTnote outlines encryption techniques, their applications and their reliability. It also discusses controversial government proposals to give public authorities new powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, relating to the handling of encrypted data in criminal investigations. Data encryption, October 2006. POSTnote 06/270.

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Type
Research briefing
Reference
POST-PN-270 
Subjects
Databases Crime prevention Criminal investigation Computers Fraud Personal records Protection Regulation
Published by
POST
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