Summary
A proposal to create mandatory EU-wide rules for tech companies to detect, report, and remove online child sexual abuse material, including the creation of a new EU agency. 10 29.06.2026
Other
civil law
government
human rights
criminal law
public safety
social policy
european union
administrative law
protection of animals
information technology and data processing
Key points
- The regulation introduces mandatory rules for service providers to detect, report, and remove online child sexual abuse material.
- Service providers must conduct regular risk assessments regarding how their platforms might be misused by perpetrators.
- A new decentralized agency, the EU Centre for Child Protection, will be established to facilitate coordination and technical support.
- Judicial authorities can issue detection orders as a last resort to target specific users or groups suspected of involvement in abuse.
Speeches
1 Speech in total
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Roberta METSOLA
PPE
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council - Proposal for a regulation laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse.
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council Laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse
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