hh on Nostr: The question here is: Are other E2E encrypted services, like Whatsapp and as offered ...
The question here is:
Are other E2E encrypted services, like Whatsapp and as offered by Apple, required to ask for an authorization? Have they applied for and received one? If so, what were the requirements to receive the authorization?
Three thoughts:
If there were no special requirements, i.e., if the authorization is something trivial to obtain, there is no reason for Telegram not to apply and obtain it.
If there are unacceptable requirements, such as providing back doors to State actors, then Telegram was right to not pursue it. But then, what happens with Whatsapp and Apple?
If Whatsapp and Apple have not pursued the authorization, but neither have they been required to do so, why are they going after Telegram?
Are other E2E encrypted services, like Whatsapp and as offered by Apple, required to ask for an authorization? Have they applied for and received one? If so, what were the requirements to receive the authorization?
Three thoughts:
If there were no special requirements, i.e., if the authorization is something trivial to obtain, there is no reason for Telegram not to apply and obtain it.
If there are unacceptable requirements, such as providing back doors to State actors, then Telegram was right to not pursue it. But then, what happens with Whatsapp and Apple?
If Whatsapp and Apple have not pursued the authorization, but neither have they been required to do so, why are they going after Telegram?