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by squishy47 1155 days ago
the title is somewhat misleading; the Gov hasn't said this exactly, this is just very likely outcome of this bill. the bill says that platforms that host user generated content would be required to up the moderation game and to feed the content (messages) into a home-office built/approved system for monitoring. (not sure if all content goes through HO or if it's just messages). no one is banning maths or secure banking just e2ee for comms.

It also mentioned that people within the user generated content company would be held criminally liable for breaches of this law, spefically content moderation. completely defeats the point of being a company.

the whole thing is a fucking joke and should be scrapped, just thought I'd clarify some points