Denmark Pushing Chat Control 2.0 with Mandatory Message Scanning
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Denmark is pushing for EU legislation that would require mandatory scanning of private communications, sparking concerns about digital privacy and surveillance. Critics warn that this represents an existential threat to digital privacy in Europe.
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Article 4 mandates "preventative" scanning, creating a backdoor for blanket surveillance.
Critics warn this represents an existential threat to digital privacy in Europe, with the proposal being pushed through with minimal transparency alongside related initiatives like Protect EU and Digital Omnibus IV that would weaken GDPR protections.