‘Five Eyes’ security alliance to discuss encryption in London

Thursday, 1 August 2019 00:00 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

London, Reuters: Encryption is one of the top agenda items at a London meeting of security officials from the US-led ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance, an official told Reuters on Tuesday.

The Five Eyes which groups Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand - evolved from a secret World War Two alliance between British and US cypher and code breaking teams. Encrypted data makes it harder for spies to pry and can complicate investigations and prosecutions.

Attendees at the meeting in London are also due to discuss countering child sex abusers and tackling militant finance, the official said.

Five Eyes’ attorney generals, or top government lawyers, are due on Wednesday to hold a meeting to discuss cybercrime, social media, hostile state activity and legal issues.

US President Donald Trump’s Attorney General, William Barr, will participate in the meeting. He attracted controversy last week when he complained about how the proliferation of warrant proof encryption was making it easier for criminals to evade detection.

Britain hosts ‘Five Eyes’ security alliance ministers for cyber talks

Discover Kapruka, the leading online shopping platform in Sri Lanka, where you can conveniently send Gifts and Flowers to your loved ones for any event including Valentine ’s Day. Explore a wide range of popular Shopping Categories on Kapruka, including Toys, Groceries, Electronics, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Flower Bouquets, Clothing, Watches, Lingerie, Gift Sets and Jewellery. Also if you’re interested in selling with Kapruka, Partner Central by Kapruka is the best solution to start with. Moreover, through Kapruka Global Shop, you can also enjoy the convenience of purchasing products from renowned platforms like Amazon and eBay and have them delivered to Sri Lanka.