Chat Control: Tech Giants Continue Scanning Despite Expired EU Rules (heise.de)

• Expiration of the EU interim regulation on chat control
• Voluntary scanning persistence by US-based platforms
• Tension between platform safety protocols and privacy laws

"Major tech firms like Google and Meta are maintaining scanning practices for private messages even after the specific EU legal mandate for CSAM detection has expired. This persistence highlights the gap between corporate internal policies and established legislative frameworks within the EU."