Austrian government agrees on plan to allow monitoring of . . . Austria's coalition government has agreed on a plan to enable police to monitor suspects' secure messaging in order to thwart militant attacks, ending what security officials have said is a rare
Austria Approves Police Monitoring of Encrypted Apps The Austrian government has taken a significant step toward enhancing national security by agreeing on a controversial plan to allow police to monitor suspects’ secure messaging apps The change, announced on June 18, 2025, aims to close what security officials have long described as a critical blind spot in the country’s domestic
Austria to Allow Messenger Surveillance Starting in 2027 According to Karner, this initiative marks a significant advancement in Austria's counter-terrorism efforts Meanwhile, the Neos party has emphasized that the framework established for these surveillance operations is designed to avoid mass monitoring, asserting that the criteria for authorization are among the strictest in Europe
Austria to Allow Monitoring of Encrypted Messages The policy follows high-profile security gaps, including the 2023 Vienna concert threat detected via foreign intelligence Currently, Austria lacks tools to independently monitor encrypted messaging used by militants Once passed, the law will launch a tender for monitoring technology, joining EU peers grappling with security vs privacy debates
Austria Implements Messaging Surveillance Plan to Combat . . . Austria's government has introduced a plan to allow police to monitor secure messaging of suspects to prevent terrorist attacks This move aims to close a gap in domestic security services, allowing authorities to act on intelligence without relying solely on international allies The policy has strict regulatory measures