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A tweet sharing a Washington Post article about the nightmarish consequences of mass surveillance society.
The EU Parliament approved an interim regulation allowing suspicionless mass scanning of private communications (Chat Control 1.0) despite majority opposition, due to a procedural rule requiring absolute majority. The measure will remain in effect until 2028, sparking criticism from civil rights activists who warn it undermines democracy and privacy.
EU faces a double threat to private communications as European Parliament President Roberta Metsola pushes to resurrect Chat Control 1.0 and upcoming trilogue negotiations on Chat Control 2.0 risk imposing mass surveillance, warrantless scanning, and the end of anonymous communication. Civil rights activists have relaunched fightchatcontrol.eu to mobilize citizens against these undemocratic backroom deals.
An article examining the global competition between democratic and authoritarian states in implementing mass surveillance, highlighting the US and its allies' capabilities and the human rights implications.