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EU Parliament Exempts WhatsApp, Signal from Scan Bill.

7/10/2026

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European Parliament lawmakers added an amendment on Thursday exempting encrypted services such as WhatsApp and Signal from the scanning regime, leaving the bill unchanged.
Lena Düpont and Irena Joveva expressed disappointment, saying the amendment undermines their groups' calls for a clear-cut return to the original law.
Ben Brake of DOT Europe warned the amendment creates uncertainty for tech firms, while Nathalie Meurens of ECLAG said it leaves children at risk.

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European Parliament lawmakers added an amendment on Thursday exempting encrypted services such as WhatsApp and Signal from the scanning regime, leaving the bill unchanged.
Lena Düpont and Irena Joveva expressed disappointment, saying the amendment undermines their groups' calls for a clear-cut return to the original law.
Ben Brake of DOT Europe warned the amendment creates uncertainty for tech firms, while Nathalie Meurens of ECLAG said it leaves children at risk.