I suspect they were asked to by a federal agency.
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It's quite telling how so many governments have encryption, privacy, and unmoderated spaces directly in the line of fire right after the Covid Crisis is no longer the main focus.
Seems like they learned some lessons and are actively working on loose ends.
Sad to see so many lower their guard because "It's over"
maybe we are in different circles.
i don’t see a lot of people dropping their guard.