# ECB claims digital euro will offer ‘maximum level of privacy’ amid surveillance fears

https://mins.news/en/item/32994

- CoinDesk, 2026-08-26 11:14 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/08/26/the-digital-euro-will-offer-more-privacy-than-regular-bank-transfers-ecb-says

> European Central Bank officials say the Eurosystem will be structurally unable to connect users with their purchases. Civil society groups remain skeptical amid fears that the digital currency could enable surveillance.