We have spoken a lot about
the ‘internet of things’ where all kinds of appliances leave a data trail. In response
to this phenomenon, a company called Silent Circle is releasing a pro-privacy
smartphone called ‘Blackphone’. The device encrypts data sent by users.
Recipients need to have an encryption app in order to access the data. Despite
widespread concerns about consumer privacy, there has not been much consumer
demand for this device. Nor is there much optimism within the tech community
that this new phone will be hacker or NSA proof. See the full story here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/anti-nsa-blackphone-commendable-but-will-consumers-buy-it-1.2544562
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