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Video. EU temporarily extends controversial chat-scanning regime until 2028

Updated: 23/07/2026 - 20:02 GMT+2

EU countries have adopted a temporary regime allowing messaging services to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse material until 2028. End-to-end encrypted apps like WhatsApp and Signal remain exempt.

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