ComplianceEffective date3 Apr 2026EU
The EU temporary derogation for voluntary detection of child sexual abuse material lapses
In force now
Since 3 April 2026 the temporary exemption that let services voluntarily scan for child sexual abuse material in the EU is gone, and the permanent regulation has not replaced it. Parliament has supported extending the old rules to August 2027.
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Who it reaches
It reaches messaging and hosting and infrastructure services with users in the EU, at any size. Services covered by the ePrivacy rules on communications.
Lands on Legal & Regulatory, Policy & Standards and Engineering.
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