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Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act

USA116th CongressS-4051| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2020
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act This bill requires certain technology companies to ensure that they can decode encrypted information on their services and products in order to provide such information to law enforcement. It also establishes requirements and procedures for assisting law enforcement agencies in accessing encrypted data.
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Timeline
Jun 23, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7891
Introduced in House
  • June 23, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7891
    Introduced in House

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7891: Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act
Advanced technology and technological innovationsBusiness recordsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial review and appealsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersManufacturingRight of privacyTelephone and wireless communication

Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act

USA116th CongressS-4051| Senate 
| Updated: 6/23/2020
Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act This bill requires certain technology companies to ensure that they can decode encrypted information on their services and products in order to provide such information to law enforcement. It also establishes requirements and procedures for assisting law enforcement agencies in accessing encrypted data.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jun 23, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 23, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 30, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7891
Introduced in House
  • June 23, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 23, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • July 30, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7891
    Introduced in House
Lindsey Graham

Lindsey Graham

Republican Senator

South Carolina

Cosponsors (2)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7891: Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsBusiness recordsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial review and appealsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersManufacturingRight of privacyTelephone and wireless communication