[EU Lawmakers Support Temporary 'Chat Control' Rules, Allowing Major Platforms to Continue Content Scanning] EU lawmakers have backed a set of temporary 'Chat Control' rules, permitting large internet platforms to continue scanning user communications for child abuse material, maintaining existing content moderation and reporting mechanisms. Reports indicate that encrypted messaging apps are not included in the scope of this round of rules, and related measures still require approval from member state governments before they can be officially implemented.