Cryptography and Law: A Comparative Perspective

After several consecutive court orders in Brazil to prevent WhatsApp from accessing personal data, the most recent required the company to implement a cryptographic system mechanism in its platform for government authorities. This line of research intends to map the international debate on cryptography regulation, particularly concerning access to encrypted data by government authorities. The main product is brief studies on each of the selected countries, with a structure and size similar to encyclopedia articles. We seek to identify cryptography trends and regulatory models around the world. After the initial release, studies are updated periodically.