German Justice Minister Rejects EU Chat Control Mass Surveillance
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Summary
Germany's Minister of Justice has declared that suspicionless mass surveillance of private communications, referred to as 'Chat Control,' must be considered taboo in a state governed by the rule of law. The minister stated that private communication cannot be placed under general suspicion and that Germany will not agree to such proposals at the EU level, taking a firm stance against mass surveillance measures.
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"Private communication cannot be placed under general suspicion."
"Germany will not agree to such proposals at the EU level."
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