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importantSYS.SOURCE: philzimmermann.com• 2026-10-14T09:17:06Z

The Development and Necessity of PGP for Digital Privacy

#encryption#digital privacy#government surveillance

Philip Zimmermann created PGP to protect digital privacy against government surveillance and corporate threats, emphasizing strong cryptography as essential for maintaining individual freedoms. The article highlights legislative efforts to weaken encryption and warns of the risks of unchecked surveillance technologies.

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