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Bobby Scott: “Now, Ms. Landau, if law enforcement can get into a conversation, what would prevent anyone else who is a skilled hacker…”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2011
Now, Ms. Landau, if law enforcement can get into a conversation, what would prevent anyone else who is a skilled hacker, what would be the problem for them getting in?
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

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Scott raises concerns about security risks if law enforcement accesses conversations.

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