Big tech vows to continue CSAM scanning in Europe despite expiration of law allowing it

The EU law permitting proactive scanning of private communications for CSAM has expired; major tech companies (Microsoft, Google, Meta, Snapchat and others) have pledged to continue voluntary scanning, while EU officials warn such scanning now lacks legal basis. The report outlines the polarized debate—child-safety groups and law enforcement urging continuation to combat rising CSAM, and privacy critics warning of indiscriminate surveillance and false accusations—without describing a specific cyber incident.