They probably always had encryption, Amazon enforces it for the transport layer if you use services like Alexa for example.<p>But the article is clearer and specifically mentions end-to-end encryption. It is really nice of them that they implemented this.<p>> However, some governments, including the UK, say it makes law enforcement more difficult.<p>It is NOT in any way normal that a government can access data owned by citizens at all. Their crime problems won't be solved with surveillance. This is such a ridiculous request...<p>An formidable opposition would put the boot on government that obviously lost control on crime when it makes such demands.