EU PARLIAMENT REVIVES CSAM SCANNING BILL

The bill's revival comes after high-level political pressure and use of procedural mechanisms to bring the controversial measure back for consideration. The proposal would mandate scanning by tech platforms to detect and report CSAM, a practice privacy advocates have criticized as potentially undermining encryption and user security. The exemption for E2EE services represents a significant concession, as these platforms—including WhatsApp, Signal, and others—cannot technically scan encrypted content. The legislation faces ongoing opposition from digital rights groups and privacy advocates who argue it could set a precedent for broader surveillance requirements. Tech companies have also raised concerns about implementation costs and technical feasibility. The measure's advancement suggests momentum among EU lawmakers to address child safety online, though its final passage remains uncertain as it moves through the legislative process.