The Clipper Chip and the Price of Security in America

The information explosion had led to the emergence of electronic crime both in the transfer of electronic funds and the gaining of information. Reports on the introduction of the clipper chip to protect information and gives a discription of how it works, giving definitions of various terms. Examines a number of problems associated with the chip: trade;effectiveness; Constitutionality; reliability; necessity. Suggests places of contact for further investigation and information.