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Encryption

Edward W. Felten
September 25, 2018

This video is part of the Technology and the Bench series created by the FJC and the Center for Law and Technology at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in partnership with Princeton University. This program is designed to provide a deep look into the history of encryption along with the modern uses. The video explores some of the constitutional concerns about encryption and provides information that can be useful for judges and court professionals faced with needing more information about this powerful technology and its legal impact.