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EU Extends Encrypted Messaging Abuse Detection Regime to 2028

7/24/2026

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EU governments confirmed a temporary regime that lets messaging services detect suspected child sexual abuse material while preserving encryption.
The vote passed with 25 governments supporting, one opposing and one abstaining, and an amendment removing WhatsApp and Signal.
After lapsing in April, the regime was extended to 3 April 2028.
MEP Ignazio Marino (Italy/Greens/EFA)'s group and 276 lawmakers rejected extension, with Birgit Sippel (Germany/Socialists & Democrats) noting the need to protect encryption.

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EU governments confirmed a temporary regime that lets messaging services detect suspected child sexual abuse material while preserving encryption.
The vote passed with 25 governments supporting, one opposing and one abstaining, and an amendment removing WhatsApp and Signal.
After lapsing in April, the regime was extended to 3 April 2028.
MEP Ignazio Marino (Italy/Greens/EFA)'s group and 276 lawmakers rejected extension, with Birgit Sippel (Germany/Socialists & Democrats) noting the need to protect encryption.