The European Commission’s refusal to disclose the experts it consulted on the proposal to scan encrypted communication for child sexual abuse material has been criticized by Europe’s government watchdog, which deemed it as maladministration. The decision follows a complaint made by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties. Critics argue that the proposed legislation would compromise private encrypted communication. The European Commission, however, believes it is possible to have bypassable strong end-to-end encryption while respecting privacy rights. The lack of transparency by the commission has raised concerns about alleged ties with commercial lobbyists. The list of experts has now been published, revealing individuals from organizations providing CSAM scanning tools, academia, and law enforcement agencies.
https://www.theregister.com/2023/11/09/eu_casm_expert_identities/