Lawmakers Seek Exemptions From Their Own Chat Control Law

[cryptohog]

Buterin also highlighted potential hypocrisy in the proposed EU Chat Control legislation. A leaked draft reportedly shows that interior ministers, intelligence, police, and military staff are seeking exemptions from the mass surveillance rules targeting private chats.

Currently, 15 EU countries support the law, but it falls short of the 65% population threshold needed for passage. Germany, holding the pivotal vote, has not yet taken a stance. If Germany votes in favor, the legislation could pass; opposition or abstention would likely block it.

[Rimon Khan]

Exemptions for officials would make the Chat Control law look hypocritical and unfair.

[EmTeam]

If true, letting governments dodge rules while citizens are monitored could spark major backlash.