UK Government Seeks to Dispel Encryption Concerns

Online Safety Bill Close to Passage With 'Accredited Technology' Clause Intact
The U.K. government may have sidestepped a fight with American tech companies by appearing to soften a legislative mandate for chat apps to actively scan for terrorist and child sexual abuse content. The House of Lords is set this week to return the Online Safety Bill to the House of Commons.

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