End-to-End Encryption and “Going Dark”

A new research paper examines the current debate over end-to-end encryption, referred to as the third round of the "Going Dark" debate. The paper updates and expands on previous research from 2012, analyzing the controversies surrounding end-to-end encryption. Governments worldwide have proposed or enacted laws to limit end-to-end encryption for law enforcement and national security purposes. The paper aims to explain the underlying technologies and market developments to a law and policy audience. It focuses on the current state of end-to-end encryption and its implications. The research provides an update on the evolving landscape of encryption and globalization.