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Chat Control: Can the EU Parliament save our encrypted chats?
As the so-called Chat Control has never been closer to become law, the EU Parliament seems to be the only chance left to save encryption in Europe. But, will the new squad live up to that promise?
"A major step backwards for privacy" – The VPN industry speaks out against Chat Control
While opposition grows, the majority of EU members currently support the mandatory scanning of private chats. The next EU Council meeting is set for October 14.
Chat Control: Germany joins the opposition against mandatory scanning of private chats in the name of encryption
Germany and Luxembourg joined the opposition against the Danish proposal on the eve of the crucial September 12 meeting, with only four countries still undecided.
The EU has never been closer to agreeing on the scanning of your private chats – but how did we get here?
After several proposals, the Danish version of Chat Control is thought to have the best chances of becoming law since 2022, with a crucial meeting set for September 12.
“We will not stand by while the EU destroys encryption” – Tuta Mail ready to sue the EU over Chat Control
EU members are voting on the controversial child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill on September 12, with adoption expected as early as October 2025.
"It's just smoke and mirrors" – Over 500 cryptography scientists and researchers slam the EU proposal to scan all your WhatsApp chats
EU Council members are sharing their positions on the so-called Chat Control bill in the coming days
Microsoft will have to sell Teams separately from the rest of 365, or face a huge fine
Microsoft is close to a deal with the EU to sell Teams separately and improve interoperability.
EU rejects claims of censorship targeting US tech giants – but Trump threatens sanctions
The Digital Services Act seeks to create a safer online environment, said the EU. Yet, according to US officials, it limits free speech and unfairly targets American tech firms.
