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EU's Controversial Vote: Child Abuse Scanning vs. Privacy Rights

9/26/2025

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The October 14 vote on Chat Control 2.0 will decide whether the EU adopts child sexual abuse material (CSAM) scanning amid divided positions.
Critics, including Dr. Patrick Breyer, say the plan promotes mass surveillance and harms digital privacy.
Germany and Italy remain undecided; Luxembourg and Austria oppose; the Danish Minister of Justice is accused of pressuring ministers with false claims.

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Story summary

The October 14 vote on Chat Control 2.0 will decide whether the EU adopts child sexual abuse material (CSAM) scanning amid divided positions.
Critics, including Dr. Patrick Breyer, say the plan promotes mass surveillance and harms digital privacy.
Germany and Italy remain undecided; Luxembourg and Austria oppose; the Danish Minister of Justice is accused of pressuring ministers with false claims.