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That's exactly what the Assistance and Access Act of 2018 in Australia was for. It allows law enforcement to compel third parties to subvert encryption. This doesn't necessarily mean break the encryption itself, but could mean deploying a malicious update to a target device that keylogs or screen captures, or otherwise allows eavesdropping. Keep an eye out for similar bills in your respective governments, it passed without struggle in Australia despite the seemingly negative opinion the public and media had on the issue.

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/our-portfolios/natio...




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