Tell the EU: Don’t Break Encryption with “Chat Control” The European Union is proposing a surveillance law called “Chat Control” that would require tech companies to scan everyone’s private messages, including those protected by end-to-end encryption. --- What is Chat Control? Forces companies to use client-side scanning (CSS): scanning messages, photos, and files on your device before encryption and sending. This opens the door for hackers, corporations, and governments to spy on private data. Threatens privacy and digital security by eliminating private conversations. Could undermine online trust, freedom, and security. --- Why oppose Chat Control? CSS weakens encryption—security tools meant for child safety are error-prone and create vulnerabilities. Once CSS is implemented, it sets a precedent for broader surveillance beyond initial targets like child abuse content. Risks include: Hackers stealing sensitive data. Abusers tracking vulnerable individuals. Authoritarian regimes spying on journalists, activists, and citizens. Conclusion: CSS makes everyone less secure — it doesn’t enhance safety. --- Calls to Action — Mozilla community urges EU policymakers to: Protect encryption: Exclude end-to-end encrypted services from detection requirements. Defend online security: Reject measures that weaken encryption or compromise device integrity. Consult experts: Engage cryptographers, child protection, and rights advocates to create proportionate, technically sound policies. --- Impacted Services If passed, Chat Control would affect: Encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, iMessage, and Messenger. Cloud storage services such as iCloud, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive. All private messages, photos, and files stored or sent via these services could be scanned. --- Your Role Sign Mozilla Foundation’s petition urging the EU to drop Chat Control, defend encryption, and protect the digital future. Check your country's stance on the Chat Control proposal via fightchatcontrol.eu. Contact your representatives: Members of the European Parliament and national ministers will decide the fate of this law. --- Additional Information Chat Control debate is evolving; different EU countries have varying positions. Independent expert consultation is crucial to crafting effective and rights-respecting policies. --- Take Action Form The webpage includes a form for supporters to add their name, email, and consent to Mozilla's privacy terms to join the campaign against Chat Control. --- Footer Summary Mozilla Foundation encourages staying updated via newsletter signup. Links to Mozilla’s licensing, annual reports, careers, privacy, legal policies, and social media channels are provided. --- This campaign page emphasizes the urgent need to protect encryption and oppose client-side scanning to ensure privacy, security, and freedom online.