European Commission 11 May 2022, COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT Accompanying the document Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL laying down rules to prevent and combat child sexual abuse

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This European Commission impact assessment report evaluates a proposed regulation to prevent and combat child sexual abuse (CSA) by establishing harmonized obligations for online service providers to detect, report, and remove illegal content. The initiative seeks to address internal market fragmentation and insufficient voluntary measures by introducing mandatory reporting requirements and creating an independent EU Centre to facilitate cross-border cooperation, prevention, and victim assistance. Key provisions include the use of specific technologies for the identification of known and new child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and grooming, supported by robust transparency and fundamental rights safeguards.AI