EDPB Adopts Report on EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Review
The EDPB’s report reviews the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, highlighting compliance monitoring and the need for strong safeguards in data handling.
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Austria Considers New Law for Monitoring Encrypted Messages
Austria’s proposed law allows targeted surveillance of encrypted messages on suspects’ phones, aiming to address terrorism while balancing privacy concerns.
EU CSAM Scanning Law Delayed Amid Privacy Debates
EU officials delay discussions on legislation requiring messaging services to scan for CSAM, facing opposition from member states over privacy and encryption concerns.
Commission publishes Recommendation on Post-Quantum Cryptography
The EU Commission’s Recommendation on Post-Quantum Cryptography advocates for a unified approach to strengthen cybersecurity in the face of emerging quantum computing threats, promoting interoperability and resilience across Member States.
EncroChat Phone Network Interception Upheld by Court
Dutch court upholds use of EncroChat data in conviction, affirming EU trust principle.
Encryption backdoors violate human rights, EU court rules
ECHR rules against Russia’s encryption demands, upholding privacy rights.
WhatsApp Chats Will Soon Work With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps
WhatsApp to allow cross-app messaging while adhering to EU privacy laws.
UK’s New Surveillance Bill Raises Privacy Concerns
The UK government is pushing through new legislation to expand its surveillance powers, causing concern among tech firms and privacy campaigners.
Facebook and Messenger to automatically encrypt messages
Meta defaults Messenger chats to end-to-end encryption, sparking debate.
EU Parliament nails down agreement on child sexual abuse regulation
The EU Parliament’s main political groups have agreed on a draft law to prevent the online spread of child sexual abuse material, focusing on detection and reporting, with provisions for encryption and age verification.
Quantum Computing Developer Claims to Crack RSA-2048 Encryption
Scientist Ed Gerck claims to have cracked RSA-2048 encryption using quantum computing, but security experts demand proof, while the tech industry prepares for a shift to post-quantum cryptography.
Britain Admits Defeat in Controversial Online Safety Bill
The UK government has backed down on enforcing a “spy clause” in the Online Safety Bill, a move welcomed by tech companies and privacy activists.