Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan ‘must not hamper child protection’

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Facebook’s plans to roll out encryption across its messaging services could jeopardise ongoing work to combat child abuse, the Home Secretary is to warn.

Such encryption means only the sender and recipient can read messages.

“We cannot allow a situation where law enforcement’s ability to tackle abhorrent criminal acts and protect victims is severely hampered,” Priti Patel will tell a charity-hosted event.

Facebook says its plans for wider encryption protects users’ privacy.

The National Society for the Prevention of

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