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.

  • Macros@feddit.deEnglish
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    4 months ago

    Soon there are European elections. Voting for the Pirate parties and getting other people to vote for them is a good way to stop this. They are fighting hard against this law. Especially Patrick Patrick Breyer of the German one. Anja Hirschel, who will follow him, will likely continue with the same vigor.

    Donations are also a great way to support. Donate to the Pirates, EDRI, or local groups opposing this.