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Platforms get new duties but no detection orders under draft EU anti-child abuse law

( November 26, 2025, 09:19 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Digital platforms would face new obligations to help prevent their services being misused to share abusive material or solicit children under an EU child sexual abuse law that advanced on Wednesday, after member states endorsed a position that drops mandatory detection orders following sustained controversy on this issue. According to a press release from the Council of the EU, the law would create an EU center to coordinate enforcement. Lawmakers in the European Parliament must back the law before it can take effect. The press release follows....

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