Mass Surveillance in Europe with ChatControl 1.0: Should You Care?
On July 9, 2026, the European Parliament revived ChatControl 1.0, a law that allows tech companies to scan your private messages, emails, and social media communications for illegal material—without a warrant, without suspicion, and without your consent. The law passed not because it won a vote, but because the opposition failed to meet a procedural threshold. This is mass surveillance by the back door, and it sets a dangerous precedent for digital rights in Europe. Your privacy is at risks but we have some solutions!
Posted Jul 10, 2026, 6:03 PM UTC
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