All mainstream messaging platforms share the same model: a single provider owns the servers, logic, and #metadata. Between political pressure and regulatory proposals like #chatcontrol, such centralization is a liability.
Learn from @morrolinux how Matrix, a secure, open, and decentralized network, flips this model: https://lpi.org/r2yu
@matrix @LPI #matrix #decentralization #opensource #privacy #chatcontrol #FOSS #morrolinux
Big US Tech dramatically clutching their pearls: https://blog.google/company-news/inside-google/around-the-globe/google-europe/reaffirming-commitment-to-child-safety/
And in other news, quietly settling a class action lawsuit where they were illegally tracking and surveilling children:
When kids used these apps/games they collected IP addresses, device identifiers, usage data, and the child’s location to within five meters, transmitting it to Google without parental consent for the purposes of targeted advertising.
Today, because of the expiry of the ePrivacy derogation enabling the use of technology to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM), Europe risks leaving children across the globe less protected from the most abhorrent harm. This concern is shared by a group of almost 250 child rights organizations and many others.For years, a number of technology companies have taken voluntary action to detect, remove and report CSAM including, where appropriate, through hash-matching technology — a widely utilized tool to prevent and disrupt real, ongoing harm to victims and survivors. This is not just a matter of law, but of protecting children.While EU institutions rightly expect technology companies to take action on child safety, the April 3 expiry of the derogation clouds the legal certainty that has helped responsible platforms try to protect our communities, safeguard child victims, and preserve the integrity of our services. We are disappointed by this irresponsible failure to reach an agreement to maintain established efforts to protect children online.As EU institutions continue to negotiate an immediate, interim solution and durable framework, signatory companies (Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Snap) reaffirm their continued commitment to protecting children and preserving privacy, and will continue to take voluntary action on our relevant Interpersonal Communication Services.We call on EU institutions to conclude negotiations on a regulatory framework as a matter of urgency.To learn more about how hash-matching and CSAM detection tools work, please join this upcoming webinar at 3PM CET on Friday, April 10th.
EU Parliament blocked mass chat scanning, for now. That is a win for privacy and encryption.
But Chat Control is still alive, now dressed up as age checks and “voluntary” scanning.
Will Europe protect private communication, or let this return by stealth?
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/eu-parliament-blocks-mass-scanning-our-chats-whats-next
The EU’s so-called Chat Control plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption breaking measures, has had some good news lately. The most controversial idea, the forced requirement to scan encrypted messages, was given up by EU member states. And now, another win for privacy: the EU Parliament has dealt a real blow to voluntary mass-scanning of chats by voting to not prolong an interim derogation from e-Privacy rules in the EU. These rules allowed service providers, temporarily, to scan private communication.
The executive body of the European Union published today a legislative proposal (text) that, if it became law, would be a disaster for online privacy in the EU and throughout the world. In the name of fighting crimes against children, the EU Commission has suggested new rules that would compel a...
Il Parlamento europeo blocca la scansione di massa delle nostre chat—Cosa c'è dopo? Il post di @eff
Il cosiddetto piano UE #ChatControl, che imporrebbe la scansione di massa e altre misure di violazione della crittografia, ultimamente ha avuto qualche notizia positiva. L’idea più controversa, l’obbligo forzato di scansionare i messaggi crittografati, è stata abbandonata dagli Stati membri dell’UE. E ora, un'altra vittoria per la privacy: il Parlamento europeo ha inferto un duro colpo alla scansione volontaria di massa delle chat votando a non prorogare una deroga provvisoria dalla direttiva e-privacy dell'UE. Queste regole consentivano ai fornitori di servizi di analizzare temporaneamente le comunicazioni private.
Ma nessuno dovrebbe ancora festeggiare....
The EU’s so-called Chat Control plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption breaking measures, has had some good news lately. The most controversial idea, the forced requirement to scan encrypted messages, was given up by EU member states. And now, another win for privacy: the EU Parliament has dealt a real blow to voluntary mass-scanning of chats by voting to not prolong an interim derogation from e-Privacy rules in the EU. These rules allowed service providers, temporarily, to scan private communication.
Aplica esa lógica a los miles de millones de mensajes privados que la UE quiere escanear, y el número de inocentes erróneamente señalados como abusadores de menores no es un error de redondeo. Es el tamaño de un país.
#EU Parliament Blocks Mass-Scanning of Our Chats—What's Next?
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/eu-parliament-blocks-mass-scanning-our-chats-whats-next
The EU’s so-called Chat Control plan, which would mandate mass scanning and other encryption breaking measures, has had some good news lately. The most controversial idea, the forced requirement to scan encrypted messages, was given up by EU member states. And now, another win for privacy: the EU Parliament has dealt a real blow to voluntary mass-scanning of chats by voting to not prolong an interim derogation from e-Privacy rules in the EU. These rules allowed service providers, temporarily, to scan private communication.
RE: https://mastodon.social/@aproposnix/116368225247700134
#ChatControl
Of course they want to do illegal shit.
Besides, 2.0 is being put into a vote soon.
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