European Union: Applicability of the Derogation from ePrivacy Directive to support the detection of child sexual abuse ends

On 3 April 2026, the applicability of the Derogation from the ePrivacy Directive supporting the detection of child sexual abuse ends. The derogation was extended by Regulation (EU) 2024/1307. The extension allows providers of number-independent interpersonal communication services, such as messaging platforms, to use technologies that process personal and other data to identify, report, and remove online child sexual abuse. Providers must also ensure that information on reports submitted to authorities and the European Commission is available in a structured format.