EU Parliament Greenlights Chat Control 1.0: Breyer Warns Children Lose Out

EU Parliament greenlights Chat Control 1.0 – Breyer: "Our children lose out"

The European Parliament allowed suspicionless mass scanning of private communications to resume until 2028, despite a majority of voting members opposing it. This interim measure blocks a shift toward targeted, court-ordered investigations favored by civil rights advocates. Critics argue this approach fails to protect children effectively while undermining privacy and democracy, with survivors emphasizing that genuine safety requires secure communication channels rather than corporate surveillance.

"Trying to protect children with suspicionless mass surveillance is like frantically mopping the floor while the faucet is still running."