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EU Academics Slam Chat Control Bill Over Privacy Risks

11/20/2025

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Story summary

European academics warn the Chat Control bill poses privacy and security risks with no clear benefits.
The bill may be adopted by December 8, 2025, and has shifted from mandatory to voluntary scanning.
The expanded scope now includes text, raising concerns about surveillance and false positives.
An open letter influenced EU discussions, leading to the removal of Chat Control from the COREPER agenda due to a lack of majority support.

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Story summary

European academics warn the Chat Control bill poses privacy and security risks with no clear benefits.
The bill may be adopted by December 8, 2025, and has shifted from mandatory to voluntary scanning.
The expanded scope now includes text, raising concerns about surveillance and false positives.
An open letter influenced EU discussions, leading to the removal of Chat Control from the COREPER agenda due to a lack of majority support.