8 years ago
Senate bill will impose fines on tech companies that refuse to unlock smartphones
Two leading senators are poised to announce a draft bill that would impose penalties for refusing to comply with a court order. Sens. Richard Burr (R-NC) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) will reveal the legislation as early as next week, according to sources speaking to Reuters. The bill would compel companies to comply with court orders to bypass the security of devices or "backdoor" the encryption, or face civil fines, similar to contempt of court charges.
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