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Chiara Castro

Proposed EU Chat Control law wants permission to scan your WhatsApp messages

European Union flag overlaid on a map of Europe with an encryption concept and padlock visual.

The EU is currently considering a new plan to scan citizens' encrypted communications, in yet another chapter of its fight against online child sexual abuse material (CSAM). 

After harsh criticism, legislators have abandoned the idea of allowing law enforcement to access text messages and audio—shared photos, videos, and URLs are now the target. Yet, experts still warn that citizens' privacy is at risk.

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