Human Rights Implications of Encryption Backdoors

The article analyzes the complex relationship between encryption technologies and human rights, particularly in the context of national security. The paper uses the landmark case Podchasov v. Russia to explore the tension between privacy rights and government efforts to access encrypted communications. Alì discusses how proposals to introduce backdoors in encryption systems, which would allow government access to private communications, pose significant risks to privacy, cybersecurity, and trust in digital systems. The article highlights the broader implications of such measures on human rights, especially the right to privacy and freedom of expression, advocating for a balanced approach that ensures both security and the protection of fundamental rights in the digital age.