in-cyprus21 Jul 2026

Proposed EU ‘Chat Control’ laws spark fears of mass digital surveillance

The European Parliament has extended temporary rules allowing online platforms to voluntarily scan private communications for child sexual abuse material until 2028, after opponents failed to secure the absolute majority needed to defeat the measure.

The vote on 9 July reactivates a regulatory derogation that permits tech companies to monitor messages, photos, and emails for illegal content without violating broader EU privacy laws. While end-to-end encrypted services such as WhatsApp and...

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