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date: '2016-12-30'
title: 'The year encryption won'
description: "It's not a firm guarantee, and who knows what a Trump administration will bring. For now, though, it's enough to appreciate the gains encryption made in 2016, and be hopeful that 2017 will only build on them."
draft: false
tags: ['security', 'privacy']
---

**[Wired:](https://www.wired.com/2016/12/year-encryption-won/)**

> It's not a firm guarantee, and who knows what a Trump administration will bring. For now, though, it's enough to appreciate the gains encryption made in 2016, and be hopeful that 2017 will only build on them.<!-- excerpt -->
