Privacy will be under unprecedented attack in 2026 | Computer Weekly
The privacy of electronic communications will face increased risk in 2026 as governments push measures to weaken end-to-end encryption and enable client-side scanning.
EU 'Chat Control' proposals should be red flag to businesses everywhere
Proposed rules risk allowing client-side scanning and voluntary message monitoring by Big Tech, undermining privacy, transparency, and corporate confidentiality across Europe.
Brussels faces privacy crossroads over encryption backdoors
Proposed EU measures would force ISPs and messaging providers to scan content or backdoor encryption, creating privacy risks and security vulnerabilities.