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Signal Slams EU’s Chat Control as Malware-Like Threat

10/7/2025

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Signal calls the EU's Chat Control proposal malware-like and harmful to encryption.
The plan would scan private messages for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) before encryption.
Signal's vice-president warns the requirement undermines encryption's purpose and risks Signal.
A meeting is set for October 14, with Germany undecided.
Germany has shifted toward backing the bill after previously opposing.

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Story summary

Signal calls the EU's Chat Control proposal malware-like and harmful to encryption.
The plan would scan private messages for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) before encryption.
Signal's vice-president warns the requirement undermines encryption's purpose and risks Signal.
A meeting is set for October 14, with Germany undecided.
Germany has shifted toward backing the bill after previously opposing.