Europe revives law allowing big tech to scan for CSAM
2026-07-12T20:51:53Z•e5e5b213e34847c1c61c7087ddebed0d9be607adebc6e8fa2e18fbac12f27aff
ALPRAlphVBlackCatCSAMChat Control 2.0ChinaIndiaOdidoPakistanRyukcontent scanningcybercrime prosecutionsdata breachend-to-end encryptionespionageinsider accomplicelicense plate readerslocation trackingmass surveillancepersonal data exposurepolice targetingprivacyransomwaretelco breachwarrant requirement
What happened
Collection of security/privacy news: The European Parliament passed “Chat Control 2.0,” authorizing major platforms (Google, Meta, Microsoft, etc.) to scan user messages for CSAM, raising privacy, surveillance and E2EE-backdoor concerns. Law enforcement/court outcomes: a Ryuk operator pleaded guilty in Oregon and an alleged BlackCat/AlphV conspirator received a 70‑month sentence in Florida. US privacy ruling fallout: experts warn automated license‑plate reader (ALPR) networks could face warrant requirements after a Supreme Court decision limiting location tracking, potentially constraining law
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