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Dear all, 
We would like to share the good news that that on the interim derogation legislation to 
enable online communication services to continue their voluntary actions to detect child 
sexual abuse online has been published in the Official Journal of the EU today. The new 
rules will apply from 2 August 2021.  
It is an important step in our common efforts to protect children against such crimes. 
Many of you have followed closely the negotiations, have supported the Commission 
proposal, have provided data/evidence, and/or have raised awareness. I would like to 
once again thank you for your support in this challenging process.  
However, the interim derogation is only the beginning. We count on your continued 
support in the preparation, and later in the negotiations with the European Parliament 
and the Council later this year, of the long-term legislative proposal that we hope will 
make a long-lasting, positive change for children in the EU and globally. 
Thank you again and best regards, 
 on behalf of the Team 
European Commission - DG Migration and Home Affairs
Unit D.4 Security in the Digital Age