Chat Control: EU Pushes Through Mass Surveillance Despite Rejection by MEPs

The EU Just Legalized Scanning of Private Messages Without a Warrant

On July 9, 2026, the European Parliament allowed a law nicknamed “Chat Control” to pass, even though most of the lawmakers who showed up to vote were against it. The measure permits tech companies operating in the European Union to scan private messages, emails, and chats for law enforcment purposes without first getting a warrant [] The post The EU Just Legalized Scanning of Private Messages Without a Warrant appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

A top European Union official on Monday called for limits to be placed on children using social media as a special EU panel looking into the challenge recommended forbidding access for those under 13 until tech companies can prove their platforms are safe. Growing awareness of the dangers social media poses for young, developing brains [] The post EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Sistem pemprofilan bantu banteras pemandu, syarikat kenderaan perdagangan terlibat dadah 

KUALA LUMPUR: Satu sistem pemprofilan membabitkan individu, syarikat dan kenderaan perdagangan sedang dibangunkan Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik (JSPT) Bukit Aman bagi menangani isu pemandu di bawah pengaruh dadah atau alkohol. Pengarah JSPT Bukit Aman, Datuk Seri Muhammed Hasbullah Ali berkata, langkah itu antara usaha bagi memastikan pemantauan terhadap pemandu serta syarikat pengangkutan dapat dibuat ... Read more The post Sistem pemprofilan bantu banteras pemandu, syarikat kenderaan perdagangan terlibat dadah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

A top European Union official is calling for limits on children using social media

EU eyes social media curbs for children

The European Union will move to limit young children’s access to social media across the 27-member bloc, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, in what would be the biggest such effort to date to guard against online dangers. Von ‌der Leyen presented a paper from two experts recommending a tiered approach, with under-13s only allowed to use social media for limited periods under the supervision of parents, carers and teachers. The curbs would be lifted gradually as...

प्रविधिमार्फत निगरानी बढाउँदै ट्राफिक प्रहरी

काठमाडौँ। काठमाडौँ उपत्यका ट्राफिक प्रहरी कार्यालयले प्रविधिको प्रयोगमार्फत निगरानी बढाएको छ। सीसीटीभी क्यामेरा तथा अटोमेटिक नम्बर प्लेट रिकग्नाइजेसन (एएनपीआर) प्रणालीको प्रयोग गरी नियम उल्लंघन गर्ने सवारी चालकलाई निगरानी गर्दै कारबाहीलाई तीव्र बनाएको जनाएको छ। कार्यालयका अनुसार प्रविधिमार्फत निगरानी बढाएपछि कारबाहीमा पर्ने सवारी चालकको सङ्ख्या उल्लेख्य बढेको छ। कार्यालयले एक वर्षमा कुल ३८ हजार ७७८ जना []

EU Mandates Driver-Facing Cameras in New Cars From Today

Surveillance just became a factory-fitted option you can't decline. The post EU Mandates Driver-Facing Cameras in New Cars From Today appeared first on Reclaim The Net: Free Speech, Privacy, Digital Rights.

Children’s social media curbs planned across EU: European Commission president

The European Union will move to limit young children’saccess to social media across the 27-member bloc, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, in what would be the biggest such effort to date to guard against online dangers. Von der Leyen presented a paper from two experts recommending a tiered approach, with []

Europe takes step toward social media ban for kids

Following a worrying new report, Europe is taking steps toward barring children from using social media.

EU parliament lets Meta and Google keep scanning users’ messages, in a win for ‘Chat Control’ backers. What it means – and why it matters

With the European Parliament’s resistance weakening and the powerful European People's Party group shifting in favour of tougher controls, this surprise win for message-scanning could clear the way for an even more far‑reaching “Chat Control 2.0” that targets encrypted apps next.

Chat Control 1.0 passed the European Parliament — through the back door

Chat Control 1.0 — a temporary derogation from ePrivacy rules designed to detect online child sexual abuse — was adopted by the European Parliament on Thursday.

[Video] NEW - European Parliament fails to reach majority (361) needed to reject the return of [...]

NEW - European Parliament fails to reach majority (361) needed to reject the return of Chat Control 1.0, the voluntary mass scanning of private messages to detect CSAM, extending its implementation to April 2028. The extension proposal was also previously rejected in March.More Info: https://fightchatcontrol.eu/overview@disclosetv

More than 20 countries tighten social media rules for children 

Governments around the world are stepping up efforts to restrict children’s access to social media as concerns over mental health, cyberbullying, and harmful online content continue to grow. More than 20 countries have already introduced or are considering legislation aimed at limiting minors’ use of digital platforms. The European Union could soon take a significant [] The post More than 20 countries tighten social media rules for children appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

How Germany blew the EU’s chance for information freedom

By prosecuting individuals for reposting RT content, European censors are trying to scare unwanted beliefs off their narrative Read Full Article at RT.com

Pegasus hack of the EU’s own spyware investigator sparks calls for urgent action

Pressure is mounting on the European Commission to act on spyware, after forensic evidence showed one of the EU’s own spyware investigators was hacked with Pegasus. Civil society groups issued a joint statement demanding the abuse be met with accountability, “not impunity”. Citizen Lab confirmed last week that Stelios Kouloglou, a Greek former MEP, was infected in October [] This story continues at The Next Web

Gmail, Microsoft, Meta, LinkedIn: They already scan your messages - voluntarily!

Did you know that every time you send an email through Gmail or Outlook, post on Instagram, or chat on Facebook Messenger or LinkedIn, your messages are being scanned? That’s right: While Chat Control is heavily debated as one of the worst surveillance laws, Big Tech has silently put scanning practices in place that already do what privacy activists are fighting against in the Chat Control legislative process. The surveillance is global, constant, and affects most people without them even knowing about it.

Forget astronauts or doctors! 60% of children now say they want to be social media influencers when they grow up, study finds

Forget astronauts or doctors! 60% of children now say they want to be social media influencers when they grow up, study finds

Let Your Kids Grow Up Without A Homing Signal

By constant monitoring, we’re not just giving up freedom for temporary safety, we’re raising kids to think the surveillance state is normal.

EU’s Driver-Monitoring Camera Mandate Raises Red Flags on Surveillance Creep

The latest EU bureaucratic requirement raises serious questions about who ultimately controls the information gathered inside your own car. The post EU’s Driver-Monitoring Camera Mandate Raises Red Flags on Surveillance Creep first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Public Backlash Growing Against Flock Safety Surveillance Cameras Across U.S.

(NaturalNews) Surveillance Camera Backlash IntensifiesA growing number of communities and local governments are pushing back against the installation of automated...

Mulling ban, EU gets expert verdict on social media for children

BRUSSELS: To ban or not to ban children from all social media? That is the big question facing the European Union in its bid to protect minors from harmful content. To help the EU...

EU chief calls for gradual social media access rules for children

EU chief calls for gradual social media access rules for children

EU Parliament ram through “Chat Control” extension with undemocratic procedural trick

Οpponents warn that the infrastructure for automated scanning of private communications creates a dangerous precedent that could later expand to other categories of content, such as political speech or “disinformation” The post EU Parliament ram through “Chat Control” extension with undemocratic procedural trick appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Telegram 'drug rape' network that shocked Germany! How secret codes were used to assault women

German prosecutors have discovered disturbing Telegram groups where members discussed plans for sexual assaults and drugging. They cleverly disguised their actions using terms like 'cars' and 'fuel.' Years of posts revealed numerous attacks on incapacitated individuals, with several members already convicted. Ongoing investigations aim to uncover the full extent of this network, raising significant concerns about the misuse of online platforms and their global repercussions.

Why a blanket social media ban on children under 16 risks doing more harm than good – Richard Prebble

Why a blanket social media ban on children under 16 risks doing more harm than good – Richard Prebble

Age limits spread: Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children

More than 20 countries have introduced or proposed restrictions on children's access to social media, as the European Union weighs whether to follow with a bloc-wide ban.

The Supreme Court Finally Draws a Line on Digital Surveillance

For years, I have warned that technology would become the government’s greatest surveillance tool. Politicians always promise new powers will only be used against criminals. Then those same powers gradually expand until everyone becomes a potential suspect. History never changes because governments never voluntarily surrender authority once they obtain it. The U.S. Supreme Court has []

Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children

Growing list of countries move to ban social media for children

Meta no hay que reformarla: hay que clausurarla

La Comisión Europea ha vuelto a hacer lo que demasiadas veces hacen los reguladores ante una industria tóxica: identificar correctamente el problema, describirlo con precisión quirúrgica y quedarse a mitad de camino. Sus conclusiones preliminares bajo la Digital Services Act señalan que Facebook e Instagram incorporan diseños adictivos que dañan el bienestar físico y mental

World : EU Expert Panel Urges Social Media Restrictions For Children Under 13

BRUSSELS, July 13 (Bernama-dpa) -- An European Union (EU) panel of experts has recommended restricting social media access for children under the age of 13 across the bloc, saying it should be allowed only under parental supervision or in educational settings, reported German Press Agency (dpa).

EU Parliament backs extension of chat monitoring to detect child abuse

EU Parliament backs extension of chat monitoring to detect child abuse

IGP bans unauthorised social media use by Police Officers

According to the IGP, although social media remains a valuable platform for communication and public engagement, its use by serving police personnel must strictly conform to existing laws, regulations and the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy. The post IGP bans unauthorised social media use by Police Officers appeared first on Vanguard News.

The days of unrestricted social media for children may be coming to an end

Governments worldwide are introducing or considering social media bans for children, as concerns over mental health, online safety, and addictive algorithms continue to reshape digital policy.

Not What You Ordered: Too Many Cooks in the EU Kitchen Whips Up Electronic Surveillance

Not What You Ordered: Too Many Cooks in the EU Kitchen Whips Up Electronic Surveillance

EU mulls social media ban for children under 13

EU mulls social media ban for children under 13

WA Police Child Exploitation Squad catch more than 200 predators in one year revealing shocking online horror

Shocking police figures have exposed the scale of our State’s online child exploitation crisis, with more than 200 predators apprehended and 67 previously unknown child victims uncovered in just one year.

Australia to strengthen enforcement of under-16 social media ban

Australia will grant its online safety watchdog more powers and increase the maximum penalty for breaches of its world-first social media ban, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying big tech companies are not doing enough to comply. Under proposed legislation, the maximum penalty for social media companies that fail to prevent children under 16 from []