EU Extends Measure to Fight Online Child Abuse

The EU countries have decided to extend a temporary measure that allows big tech companies like Google and Meta to detect and remove online child sexual abuse materials.

This measure was originally in place from 2021 to April this year but will now be valid until April 2028.

The decision came after EU lawmakers approved a stopgap procedure to address the issue while a permanent solution is being worked out.

The measure exempts end-to-end encrypted communications like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, but this exemption does not mean they will be allowed in permanent rules.

There is a debate between those who support the measure for online safety and those who oppose it due to privacy concerns.