EU Anti-Encryption Crusaders Seek To Turn Your Digital Devices Into Spyware
techradar.com, Wednesday, June 12th, 2024
Not even the most secure VPN could help protect your privacy
A few days after EU citizens were called to vote on their next parliamentary representatives, we just have a rough idea of what the upcoming political squad will look like. What is certain, however, is that anti-encryption sentiments are still thriving across the Union.
We already reported the revised proposal to halt the spread of online child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that wants your permission to scan your WhatsApp messages. Now, a leaked 42-point plan puts forward new recommendations on how companies must handle people's online activities, including data retention, access, and interception of all digital services.