Comment by nickslaughter02

No, EU is NOT "all for privacy". I don't know where this myth comes from but I see it repeated here often.

1. EU is pushing for mandatory on-device scanning of all your messages (chat control). The current proposal includes scanning of all videos and images all the time for all citizens. The proposal started with analyzing all text too. The discussions are happening behind close doors. EU Ombudsman has accused EU commission of "maladministration", no response.

2. EU is allowing US companies to scan your emails and messages (ePrivacy Derogation). Extended for 2025.

3. EU is pushing for expansion of data retention and to undermine encryption security (EU GoingDark).

"The plan includes the reintroduction and expansion of the retention of citizens’ communications data as well as specific proposals to undermine the secure encryption of data on all connected devices, ranging from cars to smartphones, as well as data processed by service providers and data in transit." https://www.patrick-breyer.de/en/eugoingdark-surveillance-pl...

4. EU is pushing for mandatory age verification to use email, messengers and web applications. Citizens will be required to use EU approved verification providers. All accounts will be linked back to your real identity.

5. "Anonymity is not a fundamental right": experts disagree with Europol chief's request for encryption back door (January 22, 2025)

https://www.techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/anonymity...

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Do you still believe EU is all for privacy? EU's privacy is deteriorating faster than in any other developed country / bloc. Some of these proposals have been blocked by Germany for now but that is expected to change after the upcoming elections.