France considers approval of European chat control plan - Stack Diary
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France is considering approving a new proposal to monitor all chat messages from European citizens. If this proposal is adopted, the chat app Signal has announced it will exit the EU. With France's backing, a European majority in favor of the plan seems likely. Netzpolitik (German) has reported this development based on internal documents. A few years prior, the European Commission

The latest proposal mandates user consent for monitoring messages on all communication apps, including those with end-to-end encryption.

  • HarriPotero@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Additionally, chat monitoring would not apply to accounts used for national security, investigations, or military purposes.

    Why do they want to protect the pedophiles working for nations and militaries?