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<p>The Government is keen to ensure that the correct balance is struck between protecting
information online and the need for our police and intelligence agencies to read,
subject to appropriate authorisation, encrypted messages of those who plan and commit
terrorist attacks and serious crimes when it is both necessary and proportionate to
do so. We continue to work with all those with an interest in this issue, from law
enforcement and the security and intelligence agencies to communications service providers.</p><p>It
is important to remember that we already have well-established, constructive working
relationships with major technology companies. And we will continue to engage with
them, along with other partners, to find a solution that both permits law enforcement
and the security and intelligence agencies to get the information they need, whilst
also protecting privacy.</p><p>Last week’s attack has highlighted the need for a proper
public debate on this issue. The Government will be working with internet companies
to ensure they fulfil their moral and social responsibility to help our police and
security services to keep us all safe.</p>
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