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ICYMI: @CenDemTech + others issued a joint letter against the EU's latest “compromise” proposal on CSAM. This mandate for mass "upload moderation" is just a warmed-over version of the client-side scanning approach from previous iterations of the regulation. https://cdt.org/insights/cdt-and-allies-decry-false-compromise-proposal-on-eu-csam/
CDT and Allies Decry False Compromise Proposal on EU CSAM

CDT and dozens of other organizations, companies, and cybersecurity experts released a joint letter that points to the threat posed to encryption by the latest “compromise” proposal from the EU presidency on the proposed EU Regulation on Child Sexual Abuse. Members of the Global Encryption Coalition organized the letter, which explains that the proposal’s mandate […]

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Jun 7, 2024 at 4:08pmWeb
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The proposal mandates compelled scanning at the upload point, combined with compelled reporting of suspected CSAM to authorities, undermining #E2EE & privacy. It forces user consent for scanning, won’t stop CSAM spread & creates exploitable cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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We urge the EU Council to reject this flawed proposal. Alongside the joint letter, @cdteurope has released a detailed briefing on the regulation’s risks:https://cdt.org/insights/cdt-and-allies-decry-false-compromise-proposal-on-eu-csam/ #CyberSecurity #EncryptionMatters
CDT and Allies Decry False Compromise Proposal on EU CSAM

CDT and dozens of other organizations, companies, and cybersecurity experts released a joint letter that points to the threat posed to encryption by the latest “compromise” proposal from the EU presidency on the proposed EU Regulation on Child Sexual Abuse. Members of the Global Encryption Coalition organized the letter, which explains that the proposal’s mandate […]

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