EU plans to vote on chat control bill, may fully scan private information

According to reports, the European Union plans to vote on the 'chat control' bill on October 14. This bill requires online communication platforms to scan the content of users' private messages, photos, and videos, including in cases where end-to-end encryption is used. The primary aim of this bill is to combat child sexual exploitation content, but it has also raised widespread concerns about mass surveillance and privacy rights. Currently, 19 member states have expressed their support, including countries like France, which have shifted to support it, while Germany has not yet clarified its position. If the bill is passed by a majority, it will bring significant changes to the EU's digital communication privacy regulations. According to reports, the EU Council needs to gain a certain majority to approve such measures, requiring 55% of member states (i.e., 15 out of 27 countries) to vote in favor and these countries must represent over 65% of the total EU population.