A front-page headline in the Toronto Star (2016) boldly stated that "Data Encryption hampering police work" and that online privacy protection was "weakening capacity to 'keep Canadians safe.'" What are your thoughts? Is encryption the enemy to successful and thorough investigations? Should law enforcement be able to circumvent privacy legislation in the name of public safety? If yes, why? If no, why not? Take a quick read and let's discuss your perspective(s).

Link: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/07/02/encryption-creating-a-barrier-for-police-documents-suggest.html?rf