Online service providers see safeguards, clarifications in EU CSAM text
By Júlia Tar and Luca Bertuzzi ( April 30, 2026, 14:01 GMT | Insight) -- Key elements from the European Parliament and member states have been incorporated into a new compromise draft of the EU’s proposed rules to combat online child sexual abuse, while introducing fresh clarifications on obligations for service providers and removing some provisions, according to a document seen by MLex.Elements from the European Parliament and member states’ positions are reflected in the latest compromise text on the proposed regulation to combat online child sexual abuse materials, or CSAM, while introducing a number of new additions and removing some provisions....
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