Tell the EU: Don't Break Encryption with "Chat Control"
4 hours ago
- #encryption
- #privacy
- #EU
- The EU is proposing 'Chat Control', a law that would mandate tech companies to scan private messages, including those with end-to-end encryption.
- Client-side scanning (CSS) would allow messages, photos, and files to be scanned before sending, creating vulnerabilities for hackers, corporations, and governments.
- The Mozilla community urges EU policymakers to protect encryption, defend online security, and consult independent experts.
- EU countries have varying stances on Chat Control, with some opposing, undecided, or pushing for its passage.
- Client-side scanning undermines encryption, is error-prone, and can expand to monitor various types of conversations.
- If passed, Chat Control would affect messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and cloud services like iCloud and Google Drive.