EU's ChatControl proposal would mandate scanning of private messages, including encrypted apps
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Summary
The European Union is advancing legislation known as "ChatControl" that would mandate tech companies to scan users' private messages and images across all messaging platforms, including end-to-end encrypted apps like Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram. The proposal has sparked significant controversy, as evidenced by its viral spread on Hacker News where it garnered over 1100 upvotes and 630 comments. The legislation would require automated scanning of private communications without an opt-out option, raising serious privacy and encryption concerns.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledChatControl would require all messaging platforms to automatically scan their users' private messages and images.
Yes, even encrypted ones like Signal, WhatsApp and Telegram. No, you can't opt out.
The European Union wants to force tech companies to scan your private messages & images, even in your favorite encrypted apps.
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