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EU Commissioner Backs Child Protection Over 'Chat Control'

12/6/2025

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Magnus Brunner, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, backs the European Parliament's position on targeted measures in the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR) negotiations, set to begin December 9.
He dismissed the term 'Chat Control' and argued protecting children should drive the policy.
Digital rights activists praise Brunner's stance as Parliament negotiates with a strong mandate against indiscriminate surveillance, despite privacy concerns over voluntary scanning.

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Magnus Brunner, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, backs the European Parliament's position on targeted measures in the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR) negotiations, set to begin December 9.
He dismissed the term 'Chat Control' and argued protecting children should drive the policy.
Digital rights activists praise Brunner's stance as Parliament negotiates with a strong mandate against indiscriminate surveillance, despite privacy concerns over voluntary scanning.