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"A win for privacy" - Florida rejects the encryption backdoor law for social media

Florida's proposed bill, SB 1526, which aimed to mandate social media companies to decrypt user data for law enforcement upon request, has been rejected by the state's lawmakers. The bill, which sought to impose fines of up to $50,000 per day for non-compliance, was met with significant opposition from privacy advocates and tech companies who argued that it would compromise user privacy and security. The rejection of the bill is seen as a victory for privacy rights, as it avoids setting a precedent that could weaken encryption standards and potentially lead to broader surveillance powers. This decision aligns Florida with other states and countries that have resisted similar legislative efforts to undermine encryption.

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