TechSwedish parties support the proposal, which would mean mass surveillance of all citizens' messages - on all communication platforms.
Chat control
Swedish government backs EU mass surveillance directive
EuropeWants to monitor all citizens' calls, chats, photos and videos - without any suspicion of crime. "Worse than East Germany's Stasi," warns expert.
EU leads the way to digital dictatorship
ColumnsDan Ahlmark: Chat Control 2.0 is a serious threat to European freedom.
Bahnhof: “Chat Control is Stasi on steroids”
Tech"The only people who will be affected by surveillance are ordinary people, businesses and other legitimate organizations", they warn.
Demonstration against Chat Control – Bahnhof CEO warns of risks
TechJan Karlung: "Could become the most comprehensive surveillance apparatus in human history".
Sweden’s government endorses EU mass surveillance plan
SwedenMapping and searching all citizens' private messages is "an important EU initiative against a very serious crime", according to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M).
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