Senate Simple Resolution 794
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution urging the European Parliament to exempt certain technologies used to detect child sexual exploitation from European Union ePrivacy directive.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 7, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
794
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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Summary
This resolution expresses support for the use of certain technologies in detecting child sexual abuse material and exploitation online. The resolution also urges the European Parliament to pass an interim regulation to allow electronic service providers to continue to use technologies to detect child sexual exploitation.
December 7, 2020
12/07/2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7241)
12/07/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:45 PM