Behind a Veil of Obscurity – Anonymity, Encryption, Free Speech and Privacy

The International Journal of Technology, Law and Policy, Forthcoming

14 Pages Posted: 14 Aug 2016

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Christoph Bezemek

University of Graz, Faculty of Law, Institute of Public Law and Political Science

Date Written: August 11, 2016

Abstract

Anonymous and encrypted communication look back on a rich historical tradition. This paper discusses Anonymity and Encryption in a fundamental rights perspective, asking whether Free Speech and Privacy entail a right to anonymous and encrypted communication while also addressing the problems posed by these modes of communication in the Digital Age.

Keywords: Anonymity, Encryption, Free Speech, Privacy

Suggested Citation

Bezemek, Christoph, Behind a Veil of Obscurity – Anonymity, Encryption, Free Speech and Privacy (August 11, 2016). The International Journal of Technology, Law and Policy, Forthcoming, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2821427

Christoph Bezemek (Contact Author)

University of Graz, Faculty of Law, Institute of Public Law and Political Science ( email )

Universitaetsstrasse 15 / FE
A-8010 Graz, 8010
Austria

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