EU’s Encryption Dilemma: Child Safety vs. Privacy – Will Messaging Apps Cave?

EU chat privacy kerfuffle: Officials pump the brakes on a plan forcing WhatsApp & pals to snoop on your selfies for CSAM. Privacy fans cheer, while proponents eye the “protect the kiddos” trump card. Stay tuned for more on this encryption tug-of-war! #EUPrivacyDilemma

Published: Added: June 20, 2024 at 7:38 amAssembled by: J J
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Whoa there, EU, are we swapping out our privacy for a pair of x-ray specs? While fighting the despicable spread of CSAM is paramount, it seems like this legislative proposal is trying to take a sledgehammer to crack a nut, potentially smacking right through the sacred walls of privacy and encryption. The member states are playing a high-stakes game of cybersecurity Twister, and it looks like some are about to topple over with concern!

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