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March 5, 2026

EU Parliament committee vote stalls temporary CSAM scanning law extension

he EU Parliament committee failed to approve a temporary extension for voluntary CSAM scanning, risking a legal gap before permanent rules are finalized.

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October 13, 2025

EU delays Chat Control plans after member states fail to agree

EU plans to force scanning of encrypted messages were postponed after Germany opposed Chat Control; critics say it would weaken encryption, harm security and push users to risky alternatives.

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June 16, 2025

Norway Proposes Law to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15

Norway proposes a law banning social media use for children under 15, raising GDPR consent age, and enhancing protections against online harm.

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July 15, 2024

Spanish Court Sentences Minors for AI-Generated Nude Images

Spanish youth court sentences minors for spreading AI-generated nude images, raising concerns about the misuse of AI for harassment and the importance of stricter regulations and education on responsible technology use.

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June 21, 2024

EU CSAM Scanning Law Delayed Amid Privacy Debates

EU officials delay discussions on legislation requiring messaging services to scan for CSAM, facing opposition from member states over privacy and encryption concerns.

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April 26, 2024

EU extends CSAM rules until April 2026

MEPs have endorsed a temporary extension of the e-Privacy derogation to allow the detection of online child sexual abuse material until April 2026, aiming to harmonize reporting on measures taken by companies.

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November 8, 2023

EU Parliament nails down agreement on child sexual abuse regulation

The EU Parliament’s main political groups have agreed on a draft law to prevent the online spread of child sexual abuse material, focusing on detection and reporting, with provisions for encryption and age verification.

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November 1, 2023

Face Search Engine PimEyes Blocks Searches of Children’s Faces

PimEyes, a public face search engine, has implemented measures to block searches of children’s faces in response to privacy concerns.

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October 16, 2023

The EU’s Plan to Detect CSAM Faces Opposition and Privacy Concerns

The EU’s proposal to combat child sexual abuse material on digital platforms sparks debate and privacy concerns.

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October 9, 2023

AP demands clarity from tech companies on AI aimed at children

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is scrutinizing the use of AI, particularly chatbots, in children’s apps over concerns of data privacy and transparency.

August 6, 2023

TikTok to face EU fine over processing of children’s data

TikTok is set to face a hefty fine from the European Union over its alleged failure to protect children’s data, with the decision expected in September.

April 11, 2023

TikTok fined £12.7m for misusing children’s data

The data regulator slammed TikTok for their failure to adequately verify the ages of those using their platform.

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