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EU platforms may face earlier expiry of voluntary CSAM detection rules

By Júlia Tar and Luca Bertuzzi ( January 14, 2026, 16:55 GMT | Insight) -- EU platforms may face an earlier expiry of temporary rules allowing them to voluntarily detect, report and remove online child sexual abuse material, after Cyprus proposed shortening the extension of the interim regulation to Jan. 3, 2028, arguing that a longer extension could reduce pressure on EU institutions to swiftly agree a permanent framework, according to a document dated Jan. 13 and seen by MLex.Online platforms may have less time to voluntarily detect, report and remove online child sexual abuse material, after Cyprus proposed shortening the extension of interim rules to Jan. 3, 2028, according to a document dated Jan. 13 and seen by MLex....

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