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Human rights and encryption
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<p>Human rights and encryption are often viewed as interlinked. <a href="/facts/Encryption/16q29Fdv">Encryption</a> can be a technology that helps implement basic <a href="/facts/Human_rights/WMW5XCdM">human</a> rights. In the <a href="/facts/Digital_age/PJUfNEx5">digital age</a>, the <a href="/facts/Freedom_of_speech/jYakwGMP">freedom of speech</a> has become more controversial; however, from a human rights perspective, there is a growing awareness that encryption is essential for a free, open, and trustworthy Internet. </p>