> huge drive towards HTTPS since Snowden’s 2013 releases Note that HTTPS everywhere in conjunction with HR 4681[1] means there are no limits on how long US gov

> huge drive towards HTTPS since Snowden’s 2013 releases Note that HTTPS everywhere in conjunction with HR 4681[1] means there are no limits on how long US government can retain captured communications of US citizens: > Covered communication.–The term ``covered communication’’ means any nonpublic telephone or electronic communication acquired without the consent of a person who is a party to the communication, including communications in electronic storage. > … > Limitation on retention.–A covered communication shall not be retained in excess of 5 years, unless– > … > the communication is enciphered or reasonably believed to have a secret meaning; [1]: https://www.nu42.com/2014/12/https-everywhere-and-hr4681.html https://www.nu42.com/2014/12/https-everywhere-and-hr4681.htm...