Cybersecrecy

Synopsis

Cryptography, or code-making, is at the centre of a battle between governments, scientists and civil rights groups. Governments consider codes used by companies, political groups and criminals as a threat to society and security. Cryptographer PhilZimmerman is under FBI investigation being used to block government wire taps. Burma guerrillas and British bankers in Rangoon are using PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) encryption. Examines the British government’s potential development of an electronic surveillance system which would allow them to hold ‘spare keys’ to encryption systems and to eavesdrop on all digital communications.

Series

Equinox, Series

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 52 min.

Year of production

1995

Availability

out of distribution; 1997 sale: £19.95 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

Broadcast on C4 on 3/9/95.

Subjects

Technology

Keywords

ciphers; digital telecommunications; encryption; security measures

Credits

Director

Martin Durkin

Producer

Martin Durkin

Production Company

Name

RDF Television

Distributor

Name

Granada Learning

Email

info@granada-learning.co.uk

Web

http://www.granada-learning.com External site opens in new window

Phone

0161-827 2927

Fax

0161-827 2966

Address

Customer Services
Granada Television
Quay Street
Manchester M60 9EA