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In parallel, the Parliament are also preparing their position on the short-term version of the CSA Regulation, aka the 'interim ePrivacy derogation'.
We, together with 39 organisations and several individual experts, called on MEPs to fully rule out unlawful mass surveillance in this law, to protect the right to private communications across the EU from unwarranted #BigTech snooping 
️ https://edri.org/our-work/open-letter-we-say-no-to-big-tech-mass-snooping-on-our-messages/
2/3 On #AgeVerification, the position of EU member states is to have rules which would force most or all private message services to check people's ID documents before being able to use them.
This would not keep anyone safe, but could have serious negative consequences on everyone's free expression and right to private communications.
The Parliament needs to prioritise making sure that the final text on the #CSARegulation safeguards uses of age verification and doesn't make them mandatory.
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#ChatControl is in the final stretch
Today, EU lawmakers are gathering for the next round of formal negotiations on the controversial #CSARegulation.
While some of the most controversial issues, like those relating to mass scanning, will come later, we are paying a lot of attention to things that could be discussed soon, especially the rules on #AgeVerification.
Read our blog about the latest updates on the CSA Regulation negotiations ️ https://edri.org/our-work/chat-control-is-in-the-final-stretch-but-it-could-be-a-marathon-not-a-sprint/
@ansol @apti @bitsoffreedom @cdteurope @ccc @d3
@D64eV – Center for Digital Progress @danesjenovdan @datenpunks_hb @Datenpunks @DefendDemocracy @digitalcourage @digiges@mastodon.social @digiges@chaos.social @efn @epicenter_works @iurecz (Iuridicum Remedium)
@kleindatenverein @0n_odv @sbsg @statewatch @X_net
No #BigTech snooping on our messages
The European Parliament is currently deciding its position on the proposed second extension of the ‘temporary’ interim ePrivacy derogation, also known as 'Chat Control 1.0'.
@edri, 39 organisations and several individual experts are urging members of the Parliament to reject any extension of the derogation.
It is vital that MEPs act now to rule out mass snooping on our private messages.
Read the full letter ️ https://edri.org/our-work/open-letter-we-say-no-to-big-tech-mass-snooping-on-our-messages/
2/2 #Encryption is essential for us to safely and securely communicate with each other online. We need it to live, organise, express ourselves and connect with each other freely 
It's also essential for functional democracies!
Right now, encryption is being threatened by so-called 'lawful access' proposals but also the out of control #spyware industry 🤯
Join us to call on EU lawmakers to #KeepItSafeAndSecure by protecting encryption and banning spyware: https://edri.org/take-action/our-campaigns/keep-it-safe-and-secure/
1/2 Today, the European Parliament is holding a public hearing on "lawful access to data for law enforcement." This hearing will platform the Commission and Europol's relentless attack on end-to-end #encryption.
We're heard this before: "lawful access" = encryption backdoors = #MassSurveillance
We need EU lawmakers to #KeepItSafeAndSecure #KISS 
Sign our petition and join us in urging our lawmakers to protect encryption and ban spyware: https://edri.org/take-action/our-campaigns/keep-it-safe-and-secure/
There is only one way to KISS – Keep it Safe and Secure: with strong encryption, ban on spyware, democratic oversight and communities with power. Anything less than that is control & surveillance.
Together with allies, we’re launching this campaign to protect our messages AND devices in digital space.
If you 
️ encryption & 
spyware, check out & support our campaign ️ https://edri.org/take-action/our-campaigns/keep-it-safe-and-secure/
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