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EU attempt to sneak through new encryption-busting law slammed by Signal, politicians

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June 18, 2024 at 06:28PM The EU Council is set to vote on a proposal to prevent online dissemination of child sexual abuse material, requiring internet providers to scan digital communication for illegal content. This includes client-side scanning on users’ devices. Companies like Signal and Threema oppose the plan, citing risks to encryption, privacy, and … Read more

European Court of Human Rights declares backdoored encryption is illegal

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February 15, 2024 at 02:31AM The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that requiring weakened encryption and extensive data retention violates the European Convention on Human Rights. The decision may impact European data surveillance legislation, including Chat Control. This ruling has significant implications for privacy and law enforcement practices, potentially affecting similar laws in … Read more