
A quick update on the infamous EU “ChatControl” 🇪🇺
What a turn of events in EU tech policy: from potential mandatory mass scanning of data (“ChatControl”) → to even voluntary scans losing their legal basis (for now).
Just months ago, fears were growing around mandatory scanning of private communications in the EU (incl. pictures and videos).
Now, talks between the EU Council (Member States) and the European Parliament have collapsed - and the result is a complete reversal.
As of April 3, even voluntary scanning of data by platforms loses its legal basis under EU privacy (ePrivacy & GDPR) rules, as the temporary exemption was not extended.
A striking example of how fast EU tech policy can turn - and a big win for European privacy advocates.

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