According to a new decision to be taken by the European Union, encrypted messaging apps will read your messages against child abuse. The EU, which believes that the online struggle against children is insufficient; iMessage and WhatsApp It wants to scan applications such as
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In a new document shared by Alec Muffett, European Union against child abuse It turned out that he wanted to move on. Stating that companies are insufficient in the fight against sexual abuse online, the EU may increase users’ privacy concerns with the new regulation.
According to the leaked document, the EU’s new decision consists of two main building blocks. First seen online before child abuse materials detection, reporting, removal and blocking. It is also desired to impose obligations on the platforms that enable their dissemination.
The second leg of the regulation is not affiliated with any institution. EU Center for Child Sexual Abuse. considers its establishment. The new legislation anonymously targets platforms that use end-to-end encryption technology like WhatsApp.
“An important tool for ensuring the security and privacy of users’ communications, including children. Use of end-to-end encryption technology included in this legislation. However, platforms that fulfill the detection order should not share the technologies they use with employees or third parties.”
Earlier apple by taking a similar step, to prevent child abuse, iPhone galleries and messages He said he wanted to scan. Apple’s algorithm would detect inappropriate photos being sent to children or child abuse material on devices. However, it was delayed after privacy concerns.
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