EU Postpones Decision on Controversial Encrypted Message Scanning Law

Proposed legislation to combat child sexual abuse material faces backlash over privacy and cybersecurity concerns.

The EU Council delayed a vote on a law that would mandate scanning encrypted messages for CSAM.
Countries including Germany, Austria, and Poland opposed the proposal due to privacy issues.
Critics argue the law would undermine end-to-end encryption and create vulnerabilities.
Supporters claim the measure is necessary to protect children from online exploitation.
The final decision remains uncertain as EU member states and institutions continue negotiations.