The EU Parliament has approved the interim 'Chat Control' regulation, allowing for suspicionless mass scanning of private communications until 2028, despite a majority of voting MEPs opposing the measure. Civil rights advocate Dr. Patrick Breyer criticized the outcome as undemocratic, warning that it jeopardizes the passage of a more targeted, permanent child protection law.
Background
The 'Chat Control' initiative aims to combat child sexual abuse material online by requiring digital service providers to scan user messages for illegal content. This interim approval sets the stage for ongoing political battles regarding the balance between security measures and end-to-end encryption.
- Source
- hackernews
- Published
- Jul 9, 2026 at 07:03 PM
- Score
- 8.0 / 10