<ul><li>France's MPs rejected a provision to create a backdoor for law enforcement, preserving digital privacy and security.</li><li>The provision would have compelled encrypted messaging apps to decrypt user data upon request.</li><li>This decision marked a victory for tech industry advocates and privacy proponents.</li><li>However, the fight for privacy must continue against encryption-breaking attempts by politicians.</li><li>Creating encryption backdoors poses risks, allowing exploitation by cybercriminals.</li><li>End-to-end encryption safeguards data privacy by preventing unauthorized access.</li><li>France had previously rejected a similar encryption backdoor proposal in 2016.</li><li>The National Assembly heeded industry concerns and removed the backdoor provision from the bill.</li><li>Despite the removal, France's Interior Minister supports the encryption backdoor to combat organized crime.</li><li>France's stance on encryption mirrors global trends, with other countries also considering similar measures.</li></ul>

France rejects controversial encryption backdoor provision

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