Europol says mobile roaming tech is hampering crimefighters
Europol faces challenges in criminal investigations due to mobile roaming technology, like SMS home routing. This technology hampers law enforcement's access to evidence. Europol seeks solutions to balance lawful interception and privacy concerns.
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Europol is facing challenges in criminal investigations due to mobile roaming technology, specifically SMS home routing. This technology allows mobile users to maintain service when traveling abroad, but it also enables privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) that hinder law enforcement's access to crucial evidence. The issue arises when a suspect uses a SIM from another country, as their communications are processed through their home network, making it difficult for foreign law enforcement to request unencrypted data. Europol is advocating for solutions to enable lawful interception of suspects within their territory without disproportionately impeding secure communications. One proposed solution involves removing the additional encryption layer in home routing to maintain the same level of communication encryption as in the suspect's home country. Europol emphasizes the need for a societal response that considers operational, technical, privacy, and policy aspects to address this challenge effectively.
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6 commentsSeems like everyone should get a cell provider in a different country than where they live
Not exactly, but as you mention that... of course, if you could open up that too, that would be great. lol ;)
Why are these Orwellesque desires not more frowned upon? Our crimefighters barely need it, they stay as incompetent as before, but our freedoms and civil rights will suffer, a lot. Even the most conservative ones should be afraid of what they constantly try to enable in face of all the right wing pushes everywhere.. social and even most liberal parties don't hold against it, it is shocking and hilarious at the same time.
Think about it. How many letters do you still send and receive each year, vs what's on your phone.
Imagine that when you go to visit China they have all control over your personal phone line in your country...
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