Zoom finally adds end-to-end encryption for all, for free – though there are caveats

Zoom finally adds end-to-end encryption for all, for free – though there are caveats

Zoom has finally added end-to-end encryption to its video conferencing service at no additional cost for all users, whether they are paying subscribers or not.


The feature has been long awaited given the service’s massive take-up as a result of pandemic lockdowns: something that swung a spotlight on its patchy security. It is available now as a “technical preview” for the next 30 days, the company announced on Tuesday, and it is looking for user feedback before rolling it out.


“We’re very proud to bring Zoom’s new end-to-end encryption to Zoom users globally today,” said Zoom CISO Jason Lee.


“This has been a highly requested feature from our customers, and we’re excited to make this a reality. Kudos to our encryption team who joined us from Keybase in May and develop ..

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