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<p>Once thing I would wish for Thunderbird is to supply a strong
solution for providing end to end encryption<i> from
installation</i>. This should ideally land before it is being
made illegal by various Western governments:<i><br>
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<p><i><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.sbs.com.au/news/incoming-laws-to-tackle-terror-encryption">https://www.sbs.com.au/news/incoming-laws-to-tackle-terror-encryption</a><br>
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<p>But he argued law enforcement access to encrypted
communications should be on the same basis as telephone and
other intercepts, in response to warrants issued by the
court.</p>
<p>"Companies ought to be concerned with the reputational harm
that comes from terrorists and criminals using their
encryption and social media platforms for illicit ends," he
said.</p>
<p>"As a society we <b>should hold these companies
responsible</b> when their service is used to plan or
facilitate unlawful activity."</p>
</blockquote>
whether this "shoot the messenger" principle is actually
compatible with Western constitutions is another discussion.
However I would like to remind everyone of the history of
"Pretty Good Privacy" which was attempted to be declared a
weapon (and as such restricted for import from the US) and the
answer of the tech world was to release it into the public
domain. I think Thunderbird has a moral duty to help providing
privacy to Citizens of free democratic states. Email should not
be assumed a "free to read for all" just because it is
transported via a public network.</p>
<p>On a technical dimension Thunderbird should think of offering
encryption Addons as premium or free services during
installation <i>for the next ESR release</i>. Which means
either bundling enigmail or a pEp as an installation step. I
think (paid) development on this should be prioritized, right
now.<br>
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<p>Thoughts?</p>
<p>Axel<br>
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