EU's Chat Control legislation to scan messages, share data with police

New information has emerged regarding the European Union"s Chat Control legislation, which aims to scan messages and photo/video content on users" devices. This initiative is designed to make end-to-end encryption ineffective by utilizing software tools that analyze communications directly on smartphones.

The data collected will be shared through artificial intelligence systems with various authorities, including the European Union, Europol, and local police stations. The primary goal of this legislation is to identify individuals who send questionable messages, potentially placing them in a registry or allowing for immediate arrest.

While many children"s rights organizations support this legislation, the organization "Offlimits," which specializes in online child abuse, has expressed concerns. They argue that this approach should be considered a last resort and that other measures should be explored before implementing such invasive technology.

For further context on related topics, Inter Bellum News discusses Chat Control"s impact on encrypted messaging apps.

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