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Ireland wants an encryption backdoor – but privacy experts urge authorities to "reconsider their plans"
By Chiara Castro published
A fervent supporter of mandatory chat scanning in the EU, Ireland also seeks to give police access to encrypted messaging apps.

The vote on Chat Control has been postponed, but the “fight isn’t over” yet – here's what we know
By Chiara Castro published
The move comes as Germany officially joined the opposition, making it impossible again to reach the needed majority. Yet, the EU is still working on the proposal.

It’s official! Germany “will not agree” to Chat Control – here's everything we know
By Chiara Castro published
EU members are again expected to share their final position on the controversial Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR) on October 14.

“Europe’s digital sovereignty at stake” – Europe's privacy-first tech unites against Chat Control
By Chiara Castro published
A week ahead of a crucial meeting, over 40 firms are urging lawmakers that digital sovereignty cannot be achieved if Europe undermines the security and integrity of its businesses.

Chat Control is "like a malware on your device" – Signal slams the EU proposal to scan your private chats
By Chiara Castro published
Signa said it could leave Europe instead of weakening encryption if the controversial Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR) proposal were to pass.

Chat Control: The list of countries opposing the law grows, but support remains strong
By Chiara Castro last updated
EU members need to vote on the controversial child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill again on October 14, but national pressure is swaying the results. Here's what we know.

Chat Control: Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Sweden shift their positions ahead of the October 14 meeting
By Chiara Castro published
Pressure within the EU Council, and domestically, has led to some nations changing their position on the controversial Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR). Yet, support remains stronger.

EU plans to block Apple, Google, Meta and other US companies from its shared financial data system
By Wayne Williams published
European Union closes in on FiDA deal which could block Apple, Google, Meta and Amazon from accessing financial data across the single market.
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