Data privacy and protection is a huge priority for tech companies. We hear about it nearly every day, and the slightest slip leads to a huge drop in consumer trust and confidence. So why is the NSA trying so hard to gain backdoors into tech products and networks, and seeming to undermine American’s confidence in their favorite pieces of tech? The NSA cites security risks and terror threats as high priorities, and claims that having these backdoors will make everyone safer. Tech companies argue that creating these backdoors will actually do the exact opposite, and put everyone at risk. So what’s the truth? Let’s dig in and find out.