What is Draft Encryption Policy ? [EXPLAINED]

This Video Explains What Is Draft Encryption Policy.





WHAT IS ENCRYPTION ?

Encryption is the most effective way to achieve data security. To read an encrypted file, you must have access to a secret key or password that enables you to decrypt it. Unencrypted data is called plain text ; encrypted data is referred to as cipher text.



All messaging services like WhatsApp, Viber, Google Chat, Yahoo messenger use encrypted services. For instance, when a WhatsApp message is sent, it’s automatically encrypted or turned into scrambled text, which is then unscrambled for the recipient. This encryption happens automatically using keys at both ends of the conversation and users don’t play a role in this. Banks and e-commerce sites also use encryption to protect financial and private data including passwords.

         

         What is the draft encryption policy?



According to the terms of the new draft encryption policy, “user shall reproduce the same Plain text and encrypted text pairs using the software/hardware used to produce the encrypted text from the given plain text. All information shall be stored by the concerned B/C business/citizen entity for 90 days from the date of transaction and made available to Law Enforcement Agencies as and when demanded in line with the provisions of the laws of the country.”

This means The Government will have access to all encrypted information, including personal emails, messages or even data stored on a private business server, according to the draft of a new encryption policy. The Draft National Encryption Policy wants users to store all encrypted communication for at least 90 days and make it available to security agencies, if required, in text form. It also wants everyone to hand over their encryption keys to the government.



                What Concerns are Raised  ?

Almost everyone using the Internet will find themselves in violation of these rules. It is hence detached from the ground realities. This policy has been drafted for the PC era and does not take into consideration the mobile revolution in the country



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