A new study by Surfshark has raised alarms about the future of privacy in messaging apps as the European Union pushes forward with its Child Sexual Abuse Regulation, dubbed "Chat Control."
Set for a vote on October 14, 2025, the proposal aims to combat serious online crimes by requiring messaging
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Royal Ibeh
Royal Ibeh is a senior journalist with years of experience reporting on Nigeria’s technology and health sectors. She currently covers the Technology and Health beats for BusinessDay newspaper, where she writes in-depth stories on digital innovation, telecom infrastructure, healthcare systems, and public health policies.
