CryptoRights Foundation

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The CryptoRights Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in San Francisco and established in 1999,^[1] notable for development of HighFire and work on other encryption standards, such as PGP. The organization generally supports the use of cryptography to protect the privacy and security of communications, thus ensuring freedom of expression and the press, and protecting the privacy of individuals from surveillance.

Significant projects include development of HighFire, which is a secure network application for private communications, and training of human rights of journalism organizations in use of cryptography.^[1]

The organization was founded by cryptography experts and cyberliberty activists, including Dave Del Torto and John Gilmore.^[2]

1 References
2 Further reading
- 2.1 Footnotes
3 See also
4 External links

[edit] References

Will Rodger, "Safe Haven", Interactive Week, v.8, no. 28, p.30 (July 16, 2001).
Patrick Goodenough, "'Data Haven' Offers Snooping-Free Internet Service," CNSNews.com, July 28, 2000 (available at cnsnews.com)
"Encryption Backers Brace for New Threats", AP/CNN, March 31, 2003
Steve Kettmann, "Hackers: Wake Up and Be Useful", Wired News, Aug. 13, 2001 (available at wired.com) (covering event about CryptoRights Foundation; see also "Crime: A Social Hacker's Duty", National Journal's Technology Daily, Aug. 14, 2001, covering the same event)