The re-introduction of the STOP CSAM Act of 2025 raises significant concerns regarding internet security and free speech. The EFF urges Congress to reject it, noting that current laws already require online service providers to report child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to authorities. However, S. 1829 expands this framework, imposing severe penalties on services that utilize encryption, thereby potentially compromising user security. The bill's vague terms put numerous online platforms at risk of civil lawsuits for merely facilitating communication, creating a precarious balance between user privacy and child safety efforts.
The STOP CSAM Act of 2025 risks jeopardizing end-to-end encryption and could lead to the removal of lawful content, threatening both security and free speech online.
S. 1829 extends existing laws by punishing services that work to secure user data, creating a conflict between protecting users and combating child sexual abuse material.
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