Hello,

Picture this: a world where your private messages, sensitive files, and secure passwords could be exposed to anyone with malicious intent — all because the technology designed to protect you is under threat. This isn’t a far-off dystopia; it’s the future we’re headed toward if governments succeed in weakening encryption.

When you use encrypted messaging apps, cloud services, or password managers, your data is transferred into a coded format, so only you can access it — not governments, not corporations, not anyone else. That’s the point.

But encryption is under pressure right now. Governments in the UK, France, and Sweden are pushing proposals that would weaken encryption on platforms like Apple’s iCloud, WhatsApp, and Signal, in the name of security.^{1, 2, 3} But once encryption is compromised, hackers, criminals, and foreign spies could gain access, too.

At Mozilla, we’re fighting back. We’re ramping up our efforts to resist these dangerous proposals and demand governments prioritize privacy and security.

This fight is about all of us, because encryption under threat anywhere is encryption under threat everywhere. As we build our campaign, we want to hear from you:

Can you take a moment to complete this quick five-question survey and share what matters most to you in the fight to protect encryption? Your input will help Mozilla truly reflect the voices of this powerful community and guide our global strategy to defend encryption against these increasing threats.

Let’s start with this question:

Let’s protect encryption — together. With your help, we can build a future where privacy is protected, encryption remains strong, and everyone can communicate securely online.

Thank you for being a part of this.

Michael Whitney
Director, Digital Engagement
Mozilla

More Information:

1. BBC: UK demands access to Apple users’ encrypted data. 7 February 2025.

2. Global Encryption Coalition: Global Encryption Coalition Steering Committee Statement on the Dangers of the French “Narcotrafic” Legislation. 4 March 2025.

3. The Register: Signal will withdraw from Sweden if encryption-busting laws take effect. 26 February 2025.