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European lawmakers voted against Chat Control scanning
Filed: Jul 09, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Summary: A majority of European lawmakers voted against allowing Big Tech to scan citizens’ messages under the Chat Control bill.
WHO: A majority of European lawmakers
WHAT: Voted against letting Big Tech scan citizens’ personal texts, emails, and social media messages under the “Chat Control” bill.
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 9:55 AM ET
WHERE: Europe
WHY: They voted against the “Chat Control” bill that would allow scanning citizens’ personal messages for child abuse material online.
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