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Time's running out: Ofcom's message scanning consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 10 March
End-to-end encryption on all messaging apps is under threat
Ofcom are currently running a consultation on this
This clause allows Ofcom to issue a technical notice to a messaging service provider like WhatsApp & Signal
Requiring them to use a specific technology to scan EVERYONE's messages for terrorist material or CSEM.
But no safe scanning technology exists
https://action.openrightsgroup.org/48-hours-tell-ofcom-practice-safe-text
Open Rights Group48 Hours to tell Ofcom: 'Practice safe text'The vital cybersecurity tool of end-to-end encryption is under threat. Here's why: Ofcom are currently running a consultation on their framework for implementing the 'Spy Clause' section 121 of the Online Safety Act. This clause gives Ofcom the power to issue a technical notice to a provider, and require them to use a specific technology to scan everyone's messages for terrorist material or child sexual exploitation materials (CSEM). This consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 10th March. The problem is there is no safe scanning technology that exists.