Police Chiefs Call for Solutions to Access Encrypted Data in Serious Crime Cases

European and national law-enforcement agencies, including Europol and the U.K. National Crime Agency, warn that widespread deployment of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) can hinder investigations into serious crimes (child sexual abuse, trafficking, terrorism, etc.) and urge tech companies and governments to adopt technical solutions that balance privacy with public safety; the piece also notes tech firms’ efforts like on-device scanning and industry statements pushing for measures that flag harmful content while preserving encryption.