The National Security Agency chief pressed on Monday for a compromise which allows intelligence services to snoop on encrypted devices to combat terrorism, within a "legal framework" to protect user rights.
Admiral Michael Rogers told a Washington cyber-security forum that he does not believe Americans should be divided on the issue of encryption which makes it nearly impossible for outside parties to gain access, even in some cases with a warrant.
Rogers endorsed the view expressed by FBI director James Comey on gaining access to encrypted mobile devices as necessary for law enforcement. Comey last year warned that law enforcement could be hampered in critical investigations after Apple and Google said they would encrypt their smartphones and give users the keys, making it impossible to hand over data even with a court order.
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