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Denmark Drops Chat Control Amid Privacy Concerns

11/6/2025

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Denmark withdrew its proposal for mandatory scanning of private chats in the EU, known as Chat Control, amid backlash.
The compromise allows voluntary monitoring of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) instead.
Critics, including former MEP Patrick Breyer, say there is no court oversight for accessing communications and under-16s face messaging restrictions.
Experts say voluntary scanning offers choice but still poses privacy risks and may not fully protect rights.

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Denmark withdrew its proposal for mandatory scanning of private chats in the EU, known as Chat Control, amid backlash.
The compromise allows voluntary monitoring of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) instead.
Critics, including former MEP Patrick Breyer, say there is no court oversight for accessing communications and under-16s face messaging restrictions.
Experts say voluntary scanning offers choice but still poses privacy risks and may not fully protect rights.