Weighing the Options: America Chooses Between Privacy and Security

Homeland Security Today: The current unrest between the FBI and Apple, Inc. surrounding the tech company's unwillingness to generate a means to unlock the iPhone belonging to one of the suspects in the San Bernardino shooting has spurred a heated controversy pitting privacy concerns against national security interests.

The FBI believes the iPhone may contain information which could assist their investigation, while Apple is concerned that in doing so, a dangerous precedent could be set. It may not be possible for both full security and personal privacy to exist cohesively; yet, lawmakers are trying to take steps to create an even balance between stronger measures of national security, working alongside respect and organization of personal privacy measures.

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