FBI wants "front door" access to mobile devices

[Knowing]

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-10-16/fbi-s-comey-says-too-many-communications-kept-dark.html

His comments add to tensions between law enforcement and technology companies trying to stand up for the privacy rights of their users. Google and Apple recently ratcheted up encryption on their mobile devices to improve security, a move the FBI, the U.S. Attorney General and police officials have said makes it harder to investigate crimes ranging from child abuse to drug trafficking.
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Comey said there are public misconceptions about how much data law enforcement agencies like the FBI has access to and that criminals take advantage of the government’s surveillance limits.

Looks like they're doubling down on the "think of the children" argument. I really, really don't think there's any misconception over the perceived or actual limits of FBI surveillance. Given their recent attempts to make police commit perjury to hide their program I think we should start this discussion at the very beginning - why do you believe you need these powers in the first place.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

The only difference between the FBI and Corporate America is the FBI asks first.

 

[Strk]

The only difference between the FBI and Corporate America is the FBI asks first, whereas you sign the EULA for corporate America.

Fixed

 

[Knowing]

The only difference between the FBI and Corporate America is the FBI does it, gets caught - several times, apologizes, it goes to the supreme court and gets declared unconstitutional, then asks for permission; whereas you sign the EULA for corporate America.

Fixed

Double fixd.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Double fixd.

There's your answer. The government just needs to get us all to sign a EULA for citizenship. No need to let the intent or, letter of the law get in the way. Think how much we'll save on lawyers!

 

[Atreus21]

why do you believe you need these powers in the first place.

Because the alternative is children not being thought of. Hello?

 

[Atreus21]

The only difference between the FBI and Corporate America is the FBI asks first.

Corporate America spies on you and can imprison you?