Chat Control proposal fails again after public opposition
The European Union Council has once again retreated from its controversial Chat Control proposal, a plan that would have required widespread scanning of encrypted messages. The withdrawal by the current Danish presidency represents yet another chapter in a long-running battle between privacy advocates and lawmakers who believe they can compromise encryption in the name of public safety. While this latest defeat is a victory for digital rights, the fight is far from over, and the fundamental misunderstanding of encryption technology continues to plague policy discussions across Europe. User A User B End-to-End Encrypted Message 🔒 Secure Communication 👁️ Scanning Blocked A zombie proposal that refuses to die Since its introduction in 2022, Chat Control…