Chat monitoring ends on April 3, 2024: Parliament faces criticism

Negotiations on the ePrivacy exemption have failed. While some warn of a vacuum in the fight against child abuse, others see an opportunity for greater data protection.

18. March 2026
Child concentrating on homework and distance learning at home.
Children should be protected from harmful online interactions. (picture alliance / Westend61 | Anastasiya Amraeva)

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Last updated: 18. March 2026