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== Description ==
== Description ==
[[File:Clipper chip.jpg|400|top|thumb|left|A Clipper Chip]]  
[[File:Clipper chip.jpg|400|top|left|A Clipper Chip]]  
The Clipper Chip is a small Chipset, that was developed by the NSA (National Security Agency) and advertised by the U.S. Government, in the early 90´s.
The Clipper Chip is a small Chipset, that was developed by the NSA (National Security Agency) and advertised by the U.S. Government, in the early 90´s.
The idea was, that the Chipset would be integrated in Communication devices like telephones or personal computers and to securely encrypt their Communication, while leaving a backdoor for the U.S. Government.
The idea was, that the Chipset would be integrated in Communication devices like telephones or personal computers and to securely encrypt their Communication, while leaving a backdoor for the U.S. Government.

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Clipper chip

Summary

This document shows an overview about the Clipper Chip programm, that was started by the U.S. Governtment in the early 90´s.

Description

A Clipper Chip
A Clipper Chip

The Clipper Chip is a small Chipset, that was developed by the NSA (National Security Agency) and advertised by the U.S. Government, in the early 90´s. The idea was, that the Chipset would be integrated in Communication devices like telephones or personal computers and to securely encrypt their Communication, while leaving a backdoor for the U.S. Government.