Last Month, Bill Gates had voiced out his views about the ongoing case between Apple and the FBI and had stated that he supposed the FBI’s side. The co‐founder of Microsoft, Gates also commented about the Reddit AMA which was referred to as a subject. He also stated that he hopes that private companies and the Government can join hands so that they can discuss on various practices that can be really good with relation to the gathering of necessary information.
As of right now, the existing perception in this particular aspect is said to be the possibility of the Government crossing its boundaries. He stated that if a meeting was called, between the two, the rules could be defined accordingly or at least can be spoken about. This would also help out in the establishment of the right kind of Checks are in place so that they obtained information is such a case is only the one’s that revolved around the criminal activity.
He went to say that it is necessary that a discussion should take place as to when the information can be gathered by the government. He further stated that even open talks but the Government should be in place regarding the safeguard.
As of right now, many people feel that the government does not have all the right kind of checks to ensure that the necessary information that is obtained is used only in the case of a criminal situation. With the help of this particular case, the necessary discussions can start. He added that a few people’s view is taken to the fact that the government is blind in the front of communication and financial data however on the other hand a few things that such a thing can be done without safeguards which is more sensible. The ongoing discussions or debate is also happening in various countries like France and UK.