Europol has called on European Union member states to share instances where encryption technologies impede criminal investigations. The agency aims to compile evidence on how criminals exploit encrypted messaging services from companies like WhatsApp and Signal. A European Commission working group noted the difficulty in quantifying these challenges. Notable cases, such as the 2017 London Bridge attack, illustrate the issue, as attackers used encrypted communications to coordinate without detection. Europol's director general advocates for tech companies to allow police access to encrypted data to enhance public safety.
Catherine De Bolle emphasized that it's crucial for technology companies to cooperate with law enforcement agencies by providing access to encrypted communications, crucial for fighting crime.
Europol seeks to quantify the challenges posed by encrypted messaging services on police investigations, citing specific cases where encryption has hindered criminal inquiries.
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