Zoom says free users won't get end-to-end encryption so FBI and police can access calls:
Video calling company Zoom confirmed this week that it won't enable end-to-end encryption for free calls in part because it wants to give law enforcement access to these calls if necessary. "We think this feature should be a part of our offering" for professional customers, said Zoom CEO Eric Yuan in a meeting with investors Tuesday. "Free users — for sure we don't want to give [them] that, because we also want to work together with the FBI, with local law enforcement, in case some people use Zoom for a bad purpose."
Encryption is a key issue for Zoom, which has been attempting to beef up its privacy and security after heavy usage exposed weak points during the COVID-19 pandemic. Reuters reported last week that the company will only roll out high-security end-to-end encryption to paying customers, potentially with exceptions for dissident groups or nonprofits that require the added security.
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(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday June 07 2020, @06:41PM
I couldn't agree more. I've participated in a bunch of Zoom calls and it was really easy:
1. Pick up my analog Panasonic cordless phone (attached to an ATA configured for my VOIP provider);
2. Dial the local telephone number listed at the end of the meeting invitation;
3. Enter the meeting ID and password when prompted, and;
4. Enjoy the wonders of Zoom calls.
With No sound quality issues at all. Everything was crystal clear.
What's more, I didn't have any security concerns either. It works great!
Good on Zoom!