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Ban client side scanning (CSS) of private communications on personal devices

Submitted by Anna Langley on Friday 16th January 2026

Published on Monday 23rd February 2026

Current status: Open

Open until: Sunday 23rd August 2026

Current Signatures: 63
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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Ban client side scanning (CSS) of private communications on personal devices

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