Stop playing games with online security, Signal president warns EU lawmakers

The report covers ongoing EU efforts to require private message scanning for CSAM, including a Council-backed “upload moderation” plan that would scan content prior to transmission, potentially affecting end-to-end encrypted services. Signal president Meredith Whittaker and other critics argue this approach is effectively client-side scanning that would undermine encryption and create serious security risks, while EU data protection authorities and some MEPs also voice concerns. The legislative process is ongoing, with trilogue negotiations expected after the Council finalizes its position.