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flag EU debates mandatory chat scanning for child abuse content, balancing safety against privacy concerns.

flag EU nations are debating a 2022 proposal requiring messaging platforms to scan private conversations for child sexual abuse material, aiming to combat a growing online threat. flag The plan, backed by child protection advocates and the European Commission, would mandate detection of images, videos, and predator attempts on encrypted apps like WhatsApp and Signal, with safeguards limiting scanning to media content and requiring judicial approval. flag Critics, including Germany, data protection authorities, and tech companies, warn it could enable mass surveillance, undermine encryption, and endanger whistleblowers and dissidents. flag A "Stop Chat Control" campaign has flooded EU officials with messages, influencing national positions. flag The outcome hinges on Germany’s stance, as its support could allow passage under qualified majority voting. flag The current voluntary framework remains in place until April 2026.

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