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Jul. 10, 2026

Europe’s ‘Chat Control’ Surveillance Sparks Fears Over Private Messages

Europe’s ‘Chat Control’ Surveillance Sparks Fears Over Private Messages

The European Parliament has approved an extension of rules that allow major technology companies to voluntarily scan private messages, emails and other online communications for child sexual abuse material. Supporters of the law argue that it... Read more.

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