European Parliament Extends Private Chat Scanning Regulation to April 2028

The European Parliament has approved an extension of a regulatory measure allowing platforms to scan users' private chats until April 3, 2028.

This measure applies to direct messages on platforms such as Instagram, Discord, Snapchat, Xbox, Gmail, and iCloud.

The extension further reinforces the balance platforms must strike between privacy and content safety, placing long-term pressure on user privacy protection.

Source: Public Information