We should have a level playing field in terms of privacy protections available to internet users no matter whether they obtain their internet access from an internet service provide, their cable company or their local telephone company. As more of our personal thought, interests and activities are reflected in the web sites that we visit, on the network services we use and in the e-mails we send, we need to make sure that our constitutional right to be secure in our papers and effects against unreasonable government searches is adequately protected. I also commend the Administration for moving to relax restrictions on encryption exports. I have introduced legislation that would accomplish this goal, as well. Both businesses and individuals should have the widest choice of encryption tools to provide the privacy and security they want and that best suits their needs.
Encryption is an important element in our search for internet security.
This is good business and good policy.