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“The U.K. Parliament is on the verge of passing the Online Safety Bill, a far-reaching internet regulation that poses a serious threat to global privacy and democracy. The bill would grant the British government the power to force backdoors into messaging services, effectively undermining end-to-end encryption. This move has been met with strong opposition from civil society groups, technical experts, human rights advocates, and the companies providing encrypted messaging services. Despite widespread resistance, the U.K. government continues to deny the negative implications of the bill. Efforts to protect privacy and encryption through amendments have been largely disregarded. The bill’s potential consequences extend beyond the borders of the U.K., affecting individuals worldwide who value the right to private conversations.”