Chapter 12, Problem 2SI

Explanation of Solution

Rights of citizens in context to encryption:

The citizens to have the right to encrypt messages in such a manner which prevent the government agencies to monitor, is controversial and must be heard from the perspective of both the citizens as well as the government.

Every citizen has the right to protect their personal information from being monitored by anyone who can cause any harm to the individuals. Citizens also have right to protect their privacy and encrypt their messages to avoid monitoring from the government depends on the government.

The government agencies or government spies monitor the details of the citizens. The reason for the government security officials to monitor the details of citizens is to avoid any external communications and to counter terrorism. But no citizen wants their personal information to be monitored. Everyone has the right to maintain personal information to be safe and maintain the security.

It is controversial whether the citizens have the right to encrypt messages to avoid monitoring and mass online surveillance from the government.

Proper law enforcement:

Answer does not depend on the proper law enforcement...