EU states agree on a position on draft child protection legislation without forcing Big Tech to find and remove CSAM, and will now negotiate with EU lawmakers
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@rob_roos
Rob Roos
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In plain English: The Council acted like it was still the East German era, stripping 450 million EU citizens of their right to privacy. #PrivacyMatters #DigitalRights #EU #MassSurveillance #CivilLiberties
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@mullvadnet
@mullvadnet
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An important victory - but we still need to stop Chat Control. The Council of Ministers in the EU has, after three years, now reached a common position on Chat Control. The requirement for mandatory scanning (including end-to-end encrypted messaging services) has been removed, …
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@ralphm
Ralph Meijer
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This proposal, more aptly known as #ChatControl is like having to put your letters through a scanner for approval, unknowing what it will look for, before sealing the envelope. It is fundamentally incompatible with open protocols, and the optionality is a smoke screen.
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@eucouncil
EU Council
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The EU is reinforcing its efforts to protect children from sexual abuse. Member states agreed their position on a new regulation requiring online platforms to prevent, remove & block abuse material, with stronger national oversight and a new EU centre to support victims. More⬇️
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@zarzalejosj
Javier Zarzalejos
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The Council has finally adopted its position on the CSA Regulation. We need a mandatory and long-term legislative framework with strong safeguards. Time is running out and every minute we lose without effective legislation, means more children harmed. [video]
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@inhope_pr
@inhope_pr
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Essential EU update! ✅ INHOPE warmly welcomes the recent news that EU Member States have adopted a common negotiating position to advance long-term legislation aimed at protecting children from online sexual abuse and material. ➡️ https://www.consilium.europa.eu/ ... @EUCouncil […
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@stevepeers
Steve Peers
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EU Member States agree on negotiation position on CSA material online - will now negotiate with the European Parliament — www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/ pre...
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r/europe
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EU Member States reach agreement about revised Chat Control