Platforms set to regain EU legal basis for voluntary child abuse detection after final approval
( July 23, 2026, 15:11 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Platforms are set to regain an EU legal basis to voluntarily detect, report and remove online child sexual abuse material, after EU member states on Thursday gave final approval to the revived temporary rules. The measure — which will enter into force three days after publication in the EU Official Journal and will apply until April 2028 — excludes end-to-end encrypted messaging services from its scope, following amendments proposed by the European Parliament.The press release follows....
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