Are Your Messages as Private as You Think?
Oct 10, 2025
This week, we unpack the current state of secure messaging: from EU policy debates to real-world app vulnerabilities and the role of privacy-preserving technologies.
One EU Proposal
Is this the end of private messaging in Europe? The EU’s upcoming “Chat Control” vote could force encrypted apps to scan user content before encryption. It raises urgent concerns about mass surveillance, data security, and the future of digital privacy.
One YouTube Video
Are your chats as private as you think? This explainer breaks down how popular messaging apps handle encryption, and where things can get a little murky.
One Infographic
Source: NordVPN
One Research Paper
This research paper finds that many messaging apps leak user data, like names and message content, through third-party push notifications, often without users knowing. The findings raise questions about what “secure” really means when app infrastructure relies on outside platforms.
One Article
Beyond chat encryption, privacy risks lie in how user behaviour is logged, stored, and analysed. Differential privacy tackles this head-on. This article explores how platforms like Snapchat, LinkedIn, and Meta are using DP at scale. It’s proof that large systems can preserve privacy without breaking functionality.
