European Parliament Approves Law Allowing Tech Companies to Scan Private Messages

European Parliament Approves Law Allowing Tech Companies to Scan Private Messages

2026-07-10 global

Brussels, Thursday, 9 July 2026.
On July 9, 2026, the European Parliament approved “Chat Control 1.0,” allowing digital platforms to scan private messages. The controversial measure passed despite most active voters opposing it.

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EU Regulation Data Privacy