On Wednesday, 18 September 2024, Europol will host a press conference to announce the results of a significant international law enforcement operation targeting an encrypted communication platform linked to major criminal activities, including drug trafficking, homicides, and money laundering.
Details of the Press Conference:
- Date: Wednesday, 18 September 2024
- Time: 11:00 CEST
- Location: Europol Headquarters, The Hague, Netherlands
- Livestream: Available on Europol’s homepage
Speakers Include:
- Europol
- French National Gendarmerie (Gendarmerie Nationale)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Australian Federal Police (AFP)
- Irish An Garda Síochána
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Countries and Organisations Involved: Australia, Canada, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, United States, Europol, Eurojust
The upcoming event may be of interest to you, especially in light of the recent arrest of Telegram's CEO and developments surrounding encrypted communication platforms. The decision is expected to have substantial implications for the use of encrypted communications platforms and Tatua is especially interested in how it will impact the use of encryption by at-risk communities, particularly activists and whistleblowers who rely on encrypted messaging for safety.
Best,
Jacinta Wothaya,
Digital Resilience Fellow @KICTANet, @
tatua
