> But we do see that the adoption of ubiquitous encryption across more and more platforms will have serious and real implications for safety, particularly around the proliferation of child abuse.<p>Children again, hm? At least be creative for once. Encryption protects kids from potential abusers. Abuse overwhelmingly happens in the direct vicinity. Funding schools that take a closer look would even provide many other benefits for kids.<p>What does proliferation of child abuse even mean? This is a ministry that is intentional dishonest or stupid.<p>Every time any ministry mentions arguments like this, I have the urge to further encrypt stuff. I hope many share that sentiment and react accordingly.