ECJ generally allows evidence from Encrochats before court

Encrochat secured messaging service was cracked in 2020.

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that evidence obtained from the Encrochat encrypted messaging service can generally be used in court. The decision is a blow to criminal gangs who have been using the service to communicate securely and has been welcomed by law enforcement agencies.

The ECJ said that the evidence was obtained lawfully and that the use of the evidence did not violate the right to privacy. The court also said that the evidence was relevant and necessary for the prosecution of crimes.

Encrochat was a popular messaging service used by criminal gangs.

The service was cracked by law enforcement agencies in 2020.

The evidence obtained from the service has been used in a number of criminal prosecutions.

The ECJ’s decision is a significant development in the fight against organized crime. It will make it easier for law enforcement agencies to prosecute criminals who use encrypted messaging services to communicate.

The decision is also a reminder that there is no such thing as perfect privacy. Law enforcement agencies are constantly developing new ways to crack encrypted communications. Criminals who use encrypted messaging services should be aware that they are not immune to detection.

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