EU Chat Scanning Exception Expires (heise.de)

• Legal basis for proactive messaging surveillance has expired
• Reinstatement of strict ePrivacy protections for digital messaging
• Ongoing friction between encryption rights and public safety mandates

"The temporary derogation from the ePrivacy Directive that allowed messaging platforms to scan private communications for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) has ended. This mandates a return to strict confidentiality of communications across the EU. Privacy advocates view this as a crucial restoration of digital rights, while law enforcement agencies express concern over a 'security gap'. The legislative standoff regarding a permanent 'Chat Control' framework continues to divide the European Parliament and Member States."