Signal Foundation Warns Against EU’s Plan to Scan Private Messages for CSAM

June 18, 2024 at 12:30PM The European Union’s proposal for mass scanning of private messages to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is strongly opposed by Signal Foundation’s president, Meredith Whittaker. The proposal poses threats to end-to-end encryption (E2EE) and has sparked a debate about balancing privacy and combating serious crimes. Apple’s previous plan for … Read more

You want us to think of the children? Couldn’t agree more

May 13, 2024 at 04:35AM Europol criticizes Meta for end-to-end encryption hindering efforts to combat child sexual abuse material. However, weakening encryption is deemed ineffective and potentially harmful, with no supporting evidence. Additionally, concerns are raised about the mental health impact of social media on young people, with unrealistic proposals to address the issue. The … Read more

End-to-end encryption may be the bane of cops, but they can’t close that Pandora’s Box

May 5, 2024 at 09:34AM The director of Internet Society, Robin Wilton, argues that strong end-to-end encryption does not impede law enforcement efforts and that claims made by Europol lack evidence. Wilton also dismisses UK’s Online Safety Act as a futile fight for law enforcement, emphasizing the necessity of encryption in today’s connected world. Key … Read more

U.S. Justice Department Sues Apple Over Monopoly and Messaging Security

March 22, 2024 at 03:27AM The U.S. Department of Justice and 16 state attorneys general accused Apple of maintaining a smartphone monopoly undermining user security and privacy. The lawsuit charges Apple with selectively compromising privacy and security for financial gain. It also highlights limited encryption for non-iPhone users. Apple faces scrutiny over its closed ecosystem … Read more