Denmark Revives Controversial Child Sexual Abuse Scanning Bill
2025-07-29
On its first day as EU President, Denmark has reintroduced a controversial bill aimed at scanning messaging services for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), dubbed 'Chat Control'. This proposal, which mandates scanning even encrypted chats, has failed to garner sufficient support since May 2022, raising concerns about privacy and the undermining of encryption. Denmark, a strong supporter, aims for adoption by October 14th, but details of compromises remain undisclosed. This move could significantly impact user privacy and data security, facing strong opposition from tech experts and privacy advocates.