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   The European Commission wants a backdoor for end-to-end encryptions for law   
   enforcement   
      
   Date:   
   Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:37:05 +0000   
      
   FULL STORY   
      
   A new internal security strategy has been unveiled by the European Commission   
   including a roadmap regarding the lawful and effective access to data for law   
   enforcement and on encryption .    
      
   The ProtectEU strategy aims to bolster the EUs ability to guarantee security   
   for its citizens and looks to produce a sharper legal toolbox with increased   
   information sharing and deeper cooperation.    
      
   These new proposals will enable law enforcement authorities to access   
   encrypted data in a lawful manner, safeguarding cybersecurity and fundamental   
   rights, despite platforms like Signal threatening to remove products in   
   countries rather than remove encryption protections .   
      
   ProtectEU    
      
   Privacy campaigners have condemned the British Government's recent backdoor   
   request, with experts warning such a move "jeopardizes the security and   
   privacy of millions."    
      
   This isnt the first time the EU has proposed a backdoor for end-to-end   
   encryption (E2EE), especially in regards to scanning messaging apps and   
   communication platforms for abuse material.    
      
   The project also aims to establish Europol as a truly operational police   
   agency to reinforce support to Member States, with a role in investigating   
   cross-border, large-scale, and complex cases posing a serious threat to the   
   internal security of the Union, making it more comparable to the FBI, for   
   example.    
      
   As the EU is of course made up of 27 sovereign nations, and this comes with   
   challenges in delivering a coherent and collaborative security strategy.    
      
   Since each state has its own law enforcement agencies, objectives, and   
   budgets, effective safeguarding can be difficult  - but the strategy aims to   
   foster a change of culture to bring Europol members together.    
      
   Safety is one of the key prerequisites for open, vibrant societies and a   
   flourishing economy, says Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European   
   Commission.    
      
   That's why we are launching today an important initiative to better tackle   
   security threats like terrorism, organised crime, surging cybercrime and   
   attacks against our critical infrastructure. We will strengthen Europol and   
   give law enforcement up-to-date tools to fight crime. But also researchers,   
   businesses and even citizens can contribute to greater safety for all.    
      
   Via The Record   
      
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   Link to news story:   
   https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/the-european-commission-wants-a-backdoo   
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