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