EU Parliament Fast-Tracks Controversial Private Message Scanning Rules

EU now one step away from reviving private message scanning rules

The European Parliament has approved an urgent procedure to revive expired rules allowing platforms to voluntarily scan private messages for child sexual abuse material. This move bypasses standard committee stages, setting up a decisive vote on whether to reinstate the legal framework that lapsed in April. Critics argue this unprecedented attempt to resurrect rejected legislation threatens digital privacy and democracy across the EU.

"A dark day for privacy & democracy."