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EU Passes Controversial Child Abuse Regulation Amid Privacy Fears

11/27/2025

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The EU Council agreed on the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR), allowing voluntary chat scanning despite privacy concerns.
The move follows three years of debate to curb online child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
The law requires digital companies to assess misuse risks and implement responsive measures.
Critics warn the agreement threatens digital rights and could enable broad surveillance.

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Story summary

The EU Council agreed on the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR), allowing voluntary chat scanning despite privacy concerns.
The move follows three years of debate to curb online child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
The law requires digital companies to assess misuse risks and implement responsive measures.
Critics warn the agreement threatens digital rights and could enable broad surveillance.