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the eu's chat control proposal mandates scanning encrypted messages for csam, posing a severe threat to privacy and end-to-end encryption in apps like signal and whatsapp. the danish presidency's latest version is even more extreme, with a council vote looming amid fierce opposition from eff, edri, and parliamentarians who warn of an orwellian surveillance state. negotiations stalled in 2024, but voluntary scanning was extended to 2026 while the push continues. eff https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/09/chat-control-back-menu-eu-it-still-must-be-stopped-0 euronews https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/09/05/time-is-running-out-for-eu-member-states-to-decide-on-chat-control tuta https://tuta.com/blog/chat-control-criticism