openrightsgroup, ORG and @edri sent an open letter warning that powers in the #OnlineSafetyAct to scan private messages threaten our #cybersecurity and #privacy.
Over 80 civil society groups and experts joined us to oppose the spy clause that breaks #e2ee.
"These measures will embolden hostile and abusive regimes who will be only too pleased to use the UK as an excuse to monitor the private messages of their citizens."
🗣️ Dr Monica Horten
Read more ➡️ https://www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releases/online-safety-bill-protect-encrypted-messaging/