Government Regulations EU moves closer to reviving CSAM scanning law after parliamentary vote July 9, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) Politico EU reports that the European Union is one step closer to reviving a child sexual abuse law after a high-stakes vote in Strasbourg. The European Parliament voted to send a bill that would give tech companies the legal right to scan for child sexual abuse material to EU member countries for approval. This development follows the European Parliament's rejection of a similar bill in March and a subsequent push by the center-right European People's Party, which prompted EU capitals to restart negotiations. The fight against online child abuse material has intensified, with child rights groups advocating for the bill's role in protecting children, while critics raise concerns about privacy and surveillance risks. An amendment was added to exempt end-to-end encrypted services like WhatsApp and Signal from scanning rules. Both proponents and opponents expressed disappointment, with some seeking a clearer return of the law without amendments and others criticizing the forced vote. Tech firms face continued uncertainty as they await a permanent legal solution, while child rights advocates emphasize the urgency of closing the legal gap to protect children. The bill's passage was heavily influenced by center-right votes, with other groups split. The Council will now review the amendments, with potential deadlock if they refuse to accept the changes regarding encryption. Source: Politico EU SC Staff Related Government Regulations FCC bans US IT firm Digitalsystem alleged China links SC Staff July 9, 2026 Digitalsystem Technology, headquartered in Los Angeles, was added to the FCC's Covered List for its partnerships with Hong Kong operators China Mobile and China Unicom, and Beijing-based China Unicom. Government Regulations FCC approves new cybersecurity rules for emergency alerts and undersea cables SC Staff June 26, 2026 The new regulations aim to protect the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) from hijacking attacks. Government Regulations Google to use IP addresses for ad measurement and personalization in EEA, UK, and Switzerland SC Staff June 18, 2026 This new practice marks a shift because IP addresses are considered personal data under GDPR and UK law, requiring user consent for such uses. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Business Impact Analysis (BIA) British Standard 7799 Chain of Custody Competitive Intelligence Data Custodian Due Care Due Diligence You can skip this ad in 5 seconds