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EU revives chat scanning for CSAM, sparking privacy fears
The European Council approved temporary chat scanning for child sexual abuse material, three months after Parliament rejected it. Critics warn the move could lead to permanent surveillance legislation that undermines digital privacy. The decision affects all EU citizens using messaging platforms.
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The Council's end-run around Parliament sets a worrying precedent for tech regulation, where security concerns are used to fast-track privacy-invasive measures.
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The Chat Control gambit: The EU's 'undemocratic' revival of chat scanning may have long term consequences for digital privacy →
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