FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday testified before the House Judiciary Committee that the government has the legal right to gain limited access to the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino, California, shooters and other suspected terrorists. Congress and the courts can create a mechanism to protect the safety of the American people while preserving constitutional rights, he said. New methods of electronic communications have transformed society, Comey noted, adding that he supports the creation of strong encryption technology.
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FBI Director Makes Case for Security Trade-Off in Congressional Hearing
Posted by: David Jones March 2, 2016 11:07 AMFBI Director James Comey on Tuesday testified before the House Judiciary Committee that the government has the legal right to gain limited access to the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino, California, shooters and other suspected terrorists. Congress and the courts can create a mechanism to protect the safety of the American people while preserving constitutional rights, he said. New methods of electronic communications have transformed society, Comey noted, adding that he supports the creation of strong encryption technology.