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E2EE vs CSAM Detection

The impact of End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) on the detection of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and the debate around device-side scanning as a potential solution.

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Jan 11, 2026

How do VPNs, Tor, and end‑to‑end encryption change law enforcement strategies for tracing CSAM uploaders?

VPNs, Tor, and end‑to‑end encryption (E2EE) reshape CSAM investigations by removing easy access to content and shifting law enforcement toward metadata, cooperation with providers, traditional investi...

Jan 6, 2026

How does end‑to‑end encryption affect the ability of platforms to detect and report CSAM?

End‑to‑end encryption (E2EE) substantially reduces platforms’ technical ability to scan message content for known child sexual abuse material (CSAM), meaning traditional server‑side hashing and AI det...