EU Parliament Passes Chat Control 1.0 Postponement Bill, Grants End-to-End Encryption Exemption

According to Cointelegraph, the European Parliament passed the "Chat Control 1.0" postponement bill on July 10, allowing tech companies to scan user messages for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) until 2028. The vote resulted in 276 in favor and 314 opposed; the bill advanced because blocking it requires 361 votes.

The parliament simultaneously adopted an amendment explicitly exempting end-to-end encrypted communications from scanning requirements, marking a partial victory for privacy advocates. The revised bill will be submitted to the EU Council for further review, with negotiations on the permanent "Chat Control 2.0" proposal expected to resume in September.