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EU Parliament extends temporary derogation for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) detection in private messaging

The European Parliament has approved the extension of a temporary derogation allowing service providers to voluntarily scan private communications for CSAM. This measure continues a contentious debate regarding the balance between child protection and digital privacy rights within the EU.

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EU Advances CSAM Scanning Legislation Amid Privacy Concerns

The EU has reached a political agreement on 'Chat Control' legislation mandating private communication scanning for CSAM, confirmed by multiple sources. This agreement revives controversial client-side scanning proposals, raising significant concerns regarding encryption and digital privacy. Concurrently, the EU Parliament extended a temporary derogation for voluntary CSAM detection.

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