Extension of the temporary derogation from the ePrivacy Directive to combat online child sexual abuse
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In interinstitutional negotiations (trilogues). Parliament and Council are working toward a provisional agreement, which would still need formal adoption to become law.
Last active 26 Mar 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This bill extends temporary EU rules allowing certain messaging services to detect, report, and remove online child sexual abuse material.
Who it affects
It affects users of online messaging and communications services, children at risk of sexual abuse, and providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services.
Core of the proposal
- Extends Regulation (EU) 2021/1232’s application from 3 April 2026 to 3 April 2028.
- Allows continued voluntary use of specific technologies to detect and report online child sexual abuse.
- Allows continued removal of online child sexual abuse material under the existing temporary regime.
- Does not otherwise amend the current conditions, safeguards, or GDPR applicability.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- The regulation enters into force the day after publication in the Official Journal and applies until 3 April 2028.
Articles changed · 1 across 1 law
- Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 (32021R1232)
- art. 10: replaces second subparagraph to extend application until 3 April 2028
Latest update
03 Jun 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
Trilogues (interinstitutional negotiations) → Trilogues (interinstitutional negotiations)
Trilogues (interinstitutional negotiations) → Trilogues (interinstitutional negotiations)
Documents
1 recentSourcesOEILEUR-LexEU Law Tracker