On 2 August 2021, the ePrivacy derogation enters into force. The temporary derogation concerns Articles 5(1) and 6(1) of the ePrivacy Directive, which protects the confidentiality of communications and traffic data. Specifically, the derogation allows voluntary use by providers of technologies for the processing of personal and other data to the extent necessary to detect, report and remove online child sexual abuse material from their services. The derogation remains in force until 3 August 2024.
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