EU Council Approves Mandatory Chat Scanning Under Fast‑Track Procedure

The EU Council has approved the “Chat Control” proposal. The decision forces messaging services to scan private chats. The measure was adopted through the EU’s fast‑track legislative procedure. The fast‑track process accelerates the passage of the proposal. Council members argue the scans aim to combat illegal online content. Critics warn the approach could undermine user privacy and encryption. The proposal now moves to the European Parliament for further debate. Implementation timelines and technical details remain to be defined.