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EU 'Chat Control' Snooping Rule Survives Vote, Faces Renewed Scrutiny
The European Parliament failed to block an interim rule requiring messaging platforms to scan for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), as opponents fell short of the 360-seat threshold needed to stop it. The measure, known as 'Chat Control,' has been revived after a previous defeat, sparking privacy concerns. Critics argue it undermines encryption and could lead to mass surveillance of private communications.
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The narrow defeat underscores the EU's ongoing struggle to balance child safety with digital privacy, but the fight is far from over as the final regulation remains contested.
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