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Encryption and Security

The proposal requires scanning messages before or during encryption, which could create security hazards and undermine trust in platforms.

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Feb 1, 2026
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How would codifying voluntary scanning in EU law affect messaging services that use end‑to‑end encryption?

Codifying “voluntary” scanning into law would shift a currently time‑limited derogation into a permanent legal framework that reshapes technical, commercial and legal choices for messaging services . ...