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Mix of orders, checks proposed for EU child sexual abuse material detection rules

By Júlia Tar and Luca Bertuzzi ( April 15, 2026, 15:05 GMT | Insight) -- Digital platforms in the EU could face a new approach to detecting online child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, which would include options for mandatory orders, voluntary checks and a limited role for an EU-level body, under plans set out by the country chairing legislative discussions on the issue seen by MLex. Cyprus put forward the proposals on April 8 after setting out a plan for platforms and private messaging services to have different CSAM responsibilities.Digital platforms in the EU could face a new approach to detecting online child sexual abuse material, or CSAM, which would include options for mandatory orders, voluntary checks and a limited role for an EU-level body, under options set out by the country chairing legislative discussions on the issue seen by MLex....

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