Event Brief
EU extends chat-scanning regime for child abuse until 2028
Filed: Jul 23, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
Summary: EU countries adopted a temporary regime allowing voluntary detection of child sexual abuse material until 2028.
WHO: EU countries
WHAT: Adopted a temporary regime allowing messaging services to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse material until 2028
WHEN: Jul 23, 2026 at 11:55 AM ET
WHERE: European Union
WHY: To voluntarily detect child sexual abuse material until 2028.
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