#EU#Cybersecurity#Privacy#Encryption#HumanRights#Messaging: "On 14th November, Members of the European Parliament’s ‘Civil Liberties’ committee voted against attempts from EU Home Affairs officials to roll out mass scanning of private and encrypted messages across Europe. It was a clear-cut vote, with a significant majority of MEPs supporting the proposed position.
A political deal struck by the Parliament’s seven political groups at the end of October meant that this outcome was expected. Nevertheless, this is an important and welcome milestone, as Parliamentarians demand that EU laws are based in objective evidence, scientific reality and with respect for human rights law.
This vote signals major improvements compared to the Commission’s original draft law (coined ‘Chat Control’), which has courted controversy."
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