The European Parliament has rejected an extension of the exemption from the ePrivacy Regulation. This means that the option for platform operators to voluntarily monitor chats for abusive content will end on April 3.
By Corinna Visser
The European Parliament is voting again today on voluntary chat monitoring, even though the trilogue negotiations have already failed. The outcome is uncertain, as there is no unified position even within the political groups.
By Corinna Visser
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.
By Corinna Visser
The Council and the European Parliament remain at odds over the controversial chat monitoring measures. Time is running out – the transitional regulation expires on April 3.
By Marion Bergermann
The Greens see the parliamentary compromise as a move away from the indiscriminate mass surveillance of chat content. However, the extension of the exemption from the ePrivacy Regulation yet another interim step.
By Corinna Visser
The LIBE Committee had surprisingly rejected the extension of the interim regulation. The plenary session is now expected to correct this “accident” so that providers can continue to voluntarily detect abusive material.
By Corinna Visser
The EU Commission has presented an action plan to counter cyberbullying. The plan bundles together existing measures and focuses on preventative approaches, but there are no binding minimum standards.
By Corinna Visser
The EU Commission intends to present its proposal for the Digital Fairness Act at the end of 2026. A public consultation report demonstrates broad support for binding rules, particularly for dark patterns and addictive designs.
By Corinna Visser
EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Magnus Brunner supports the Parliament in the dispute over chat control. He criticizes the Council’s position, but is pleased that the trilogue can now begin.
By Corinna Visser
Young people in Australia are critical of the planned social media ban for under-16s. Many say they will bypass the age controls and are instead calling for more media education, stricter moderation and age-appropriate features.
By Vera Kraft
