17 November 2025
Encryption is a cornerstone of the global digital economy. Without strong technical safeguards such as encryption, users cannot rely on online services to keep their most sensitive information, including financial and health data, secure from malicious actors.
Yet, despite overwhelming evidence that backdoors weaken security, policymakers around the world continue to propose measures that would mandate such vulnerabilities. The Salt Typhoon attacks in late 2024 serve as a stark reminder: backdoors always compromise protection and expose users to greater risk.
We stand firm in our commitment to strong encryption. Trust in digital services depends on it, and weakening encryption is not an option.
The UK Chapter has therefore joined 60+ other organisations in co-signing a Global Statement on the Role of Encryption in Securing Trust and Enabling the Digital Economy.
The statement calls on all parts of the digital ecosystem to stand together to ensure that strong encryption can continue to facilitate the digital economy.