EU’s Chat Control Law Threatens Encryption as Crypto Privacy Faces New Restrictions
European lawmakers are moving closer to passing one of the most controversial digital surveillance laws in recent history.
The EU’s “Chat Control” proposal could force messaging apps to scan private conversations, while separate regulations target cryptocurrency privacy tools.
The scheduled October 14, 2025 vote will determine whether 450 million Europeans lose their right to private digital communication. Meanwhile, privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero face EU-wide bans starting in 2027.
What Chat Control Actually Does
The Chat Control regulation would require all messaging platforms operating in Europe to scan user messages before encryption occurs. This includes popular services like WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram.
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