Tech Giants Unite Against Encrypted Message App Scanning

Apple has opposed the powers in the Online Safety Bill that could force encrypted messaging tools like iMessage, WhatsApp, and Signal to scan messages for child abuse material. The company has urged the UK government to amend the bill to protect encryption. The Online Safety Bill contains powers that could enable communications regulator Ofcom to direct platforms to use accredited technology to scan the contents of messages. Apple's statement means that some of the most widely used encrypted apps oppose this part of the bill.