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EU Divided Over Controversial Child Protection Measures

9/12/2025

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The EU is considering measures to address online child sexual abuse, potentially allowing the scanning of private messages.
Privacy and cybersecurity concerns have arisen, with critics dubbing the proposal "Chat Control."
While most EU member states favor mandatory scanning, some oppose it, creating a divided Council.
Legislation mandates court authorization for detection orders, restricting indiscriminate scanning.
The European Parliament has voted to protect encryption and limit scanning, with a vote on the proposal set for September 12, 2025.

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Story summary

The EU is considering measures to address online child sexual abuse, potentially allowing the scanning of private messages.
Privacy and cybersecurity concerns have arisen, with critics dubbing the proposal "Chat Control."
While most EU member states favor mandatory scanning, some oppose it, creating a divided Council.
Legislation mandates court authorization for detection orders, restricting indiscriminate scanning.
The European Parliament has voted to protect encryption and limit scanning, with a vote on the proposal set for September 12, 2025.