Cybersecurity Experts Urge Lawmakers to Pursue Lawful Access Solutions Without Compromising Encryption Integrity
Paperclip Inc. (NYSE:PCPJ) has issued a strong stance against proposed legislation in the UK and EU that would require encryption backdoors for law enforcement access. The company emphasizes that weakening encryption creates systemic risks and undermines digital trust.
Key data points reveal that only 32% of consumers trust security-conscious sectors like banking, while 82% of users abandoned brands due to privacy concerns in the past year. The company advocates for accountability-based alternatives that preserve end-to-end encryption while enabling lawful access through client-managed administrative tools.
Paperclip's leadership, including CRO Chad F. Walter, commits to maintaining data sovereignty within their SAFE environment, calling for collaborative solutions that balance security, privacy, and lawful oversight.
Paperclip Inc. (NYSE:PCPJ) ha preso una posizione netta contro le proposte legislative nel Regno Unito e nell'UE che prevedono backdoor crittografiche per l'accesso da parte delle forze dell'ordine. L'azienda sottolinea che indebolire la crittografia crea rischi sistemici e mina la fiducia digitale.
I dati chiave mostrano che solo il 32% dei consumatori si fida di settori attenti alla sicurezza come il settore bancario, mentre il 82% degli utenti ha abbandonato marchi per preoccupazioni sulla privacy nell'ultimo anno. Paperclip promuove soluzioni basate sulla responsabilità che preservano la crittografia end-to-end consentendo l'accesso legittimo tramite strumenti amministrativi gestiti dal client.
La leadership di Paperclip, incluso il CRO Chad F. Walter, si impegna a mantenere la sovranità dei dati all'interno del loro ambiente SAFE, e chiede soluzioni collaborative che bilancino sicurezza, privacy e supervisione legale.
Paperclip Inc. (NYSE:PCPJ) ha tomado una postura firme contra la legislación propuesta en el Reino Unido y la UE que exigiría puertas traseras en la encriptación para el acceso de las fuerzas del orden. La compañía enfatiza que debilitar la encriptación genera riesgos sistémicos y socava la confianza digital.
Los datos clave revelan que solo el 32% de los consumidores confía en sectores preocupados por la seguridad como la banca, mientras que el 82% de los usuarios abandonó marcas por preocupaciones de privacidad en el último año. La empresa aboga por alternativas basadas en la rendición de cuentas que preserven el cifrado de extremo a extremo y permitan el acceso legal mediante herramientas administrativas gestionadas por el cliente.
La dirección de Paperclip, incluido el CRO Chad F. Walter, se compromete a mantener la soberanía de los datos dentro de su entorno SAFE, y pide soluciones colaborativas que equilibren seguridad, privacidad y supervisión legal.
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Paperclip Inc. (NYSE:PCPJ) a pris une position ferme contre les projets de loi au Royaume-Uni et dans l'UE qui exigeraient des portes dérobées dans le chiffrement pour l'accès des forces de l'ordre. La société souligne que l'affaiblissement du chiffrement crée des risques systémiques et sape la confiance numérique.
Les données clés montrent que seulement 32% des consommateurs font confiance aux secteurs soucieux de la sécurité comme la banque, tandis que 82% des utilisateurs ont abandonné des marques pour des raisons de confidentialité au cours de l'année écoulée. L'entreprise préconise des alternatives basées sur la responsabilité qui préservent le chiffrement de bout en bout tout en permettant un accès légal via des outils administratifs gérés par le client.
La direction de Paperclip, y compris le CRO Chad F. Walter, s'engage à maintenir la souveraineté des données au sein de leur environnement SAFE et appelle à des solutions collaboratives qui équilibrent sécurité, confidentialité et contrôle légal.
Paperclip Inc. (NYSE:PCPJ) hat sich deutlich gegen die vorgeschlagene Gesetzgebung in Großbritannien und der EU gestellt, die Verschlüsselungs-Backdoors für den Zugriff der Strafverfolgungsbehörden vorschreiben würde. Das Unternehmen betont, dass eine Schwächung der Verschlüsselung systemische Risiken schafft und digitales Vertrauen untergräbt.
Wichtige Daten zeigen, dass nur 32% der Verbraucher Sicherheits-orientierten Branchen wie dem Bankwesen vertrauen, während 82% der Nutzer im vergangenen Jahr Marken aufgrund von Datenschutzbedenken verlassen haben. Das Unternehmen plädiert für verantwortungsbasierte Alternativen, die Ende-zu-Ende-Verschlüsselung bewahren und rechtmäßigen Zugriff über klientenseitig verwaltete Verwaltungswerkzeuge ermöglichen.
Die Führung von Paperclip, einschließlich des CRO Chad F. Walter, verpflichtet sich, die Datenhoheit innerhalb ihrer SAFE-Umgebung zu wahren und fordert gemeinsame Lösungen, die Sicherheit, Datenschutz und rechtliche Aufsicht in Einklang bringen.
- Strong commitment to maintaining encryption integrity and data sovereignty
- Proactive stance on critical cybersecurity policy issues
- Offering alternative solutions through client-managed administrative tools
- Potential regulatory challenges from UK and EU lawmakers regarding encryption
- Industry-wide decline in consumer trust with only 32% trusting security-conscious sectors
- Risk of losing customers as 82% abandoned brands over privacy concerns
HACKENSACK, N.J., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As UK and EU lawmakers reconsider policies to grant law enforcement and investigative agencies (such as Europol) access to encrypted data—often referred to as “lawful access”�Paperclip Inc. is joining a growing chorus of data security experts and privacy advocates warning against the unintended consequences of encryption backdoors.
While acknowledging the importance of public safety and the need for law enforcement to investigate criminal activity hidden within encrypted channels or datastores, Paperclip leaders emphasize that weakening encryption for the few creates systemic risks for the many.
“Strong encryption is the foundation of digital trust. Undermining it, no matter how well-intentioned, jeopardizes security, privacy, and global confidence in digital infrastructure,� said Chad F. Walter, Chief Revenue Officer at Paperclip Inc. “We believe there’s a path forward that supports lawful access without weakening the encryption that protects everyone. Paperclip is committed to never compromising the sovereignty of data within the Paperclip SAFE environment.�
A Risk to Consumer Trust and Digital Confidence
The risks of mandated access have already materialized. In early 2025, Apple halted key encryption protections for UK users in response to government demands under the Investigatory Powers Act, sparking backlash from privacy groups and consumers. VPN providers have similarly raised alarms, warning that such mandates could compromise service availability and data protection.
Recent data from the Thales 2025 Digital Trust Index shows that public confidence in digital services is declining, with only
“Policies that force service providers to compromise encryption don’t just threaten data security, they damage trust, brand integrity, and economic resilience,� said Heather Lowrie, a trusted CISO, keynote speaker, and cybersecurity advocate based in the UK.
A Call for Accountability-Based Alternatives
Rather than embedding universal backdoors into encryption systems, Paperclip supports approaches that preserve end-to-end encryption while placing any lawful access mechanisms under direct control of the data owner—such as client-managed administrative tools that enable strict governance and auditing without exposing plaintext data to third parties and violating the privacy of innocent parties.
“Encryption doesn't need to be the enemy of law enforcement,� said Lowrie. “But any access mechanism must come with robust safeguards, transparent oversight, and clear limitations to prevent abuse or exploitation.�
Encryption as Critical Infrastructure
Encryption today plays a far larger role than simply securing files—it underpins business continuity, regulatory compliance, and incident response. From healthcare and finance to energy and communications, sectors rely on encryption to maintain operations, protect personal information, and preserve digital evidence in forensic investigations.
International regulations—from GDPR to the NIS2 Directive and DORA—reflect this reality, requiring secure encryption for data at rest, in transit, and, increasingly, in use. Any weakening of encryption could put not only consumer data but also national infrastructure at risk.
Collaboration Over Compromise
As the policy debate continues across Europe and beyond, Paperclip calls for a collaborative approach that involves legislators, technologists, civil society, and private sector leaders.
“There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this challenge,� Walter added. “But there are ways forward that don't involve sacrificing the safety of the
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