The European Parliament has approved a new law that authorizes technology companies to scan private chat messages for abusive content. This measure is set to remain in effect until 2028, aiming to curb online abuse and protect users.
However, the law specifically exempts messages that are end-to-end encrypted, preserving the privacy of communications secured by this technology. According to CoinTelegraph, this exemption balances user privacy concerns with efforts to combat harmful content.
For Japanese investors and tech firms, this development highlights the ongoing regulatory challenges in balancing data privacy with content moderation, a trend that may influence future policies in Japan’s digital market.