The European Parliament has voted to restore voluntary CSAM scanning powers for major tech companies, giving firms like Google, Microsoft, and Meta legal cover to continue message checks until 2028. Critics warn the move deepens privacy risks in Europe and could pave the way for a broader “Chat Control 2.0” that may extend scanning into encrypted communications. #ChatControl #CSAM #EuropeanParliament #Google #Microsoft #Meta #Europol
Keypoints
- The European Parliament restored a rule allowing voluntary scans for child sexual abuse material.
- The vote passed through an unusual absolute-majority procedure.
- Google, Microsoft, and Meta now have legal cover to keep CSAM scanning until 2028.
- Critics say the decision undermines privacy and was forced through despite earlier rejection.
- “Chat Control 2.0” could expand scanning to encrypted conversations and hosted content.
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