Digital Safety Depends on Encryption

Encryption isn’t just a privacy tool; it’s the thing standing between your personal life and the people who would exploit it. And right now, governments around the world are debating whether to weaken it. This episode breaks down why that matters. We’re joined by developer and ACT | The App Association founder Mike Sax to talk about what encryption actually does, why it’s essential for protecting kids and families online, and how current proposals in the EU, UK, and U.S. could reshape the safety of the internet itself. If encryption is the lock on your digital front door, the question today is: Why are so many people arguing to take that lock off?

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Digital Safety Depends on Encryption is an episode from Tech Swamp by ACT | The App Association .

This episode is 0:33:22 long.

This episode was published on Oct 31, 2025.

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