India warns Meta: Safe-harbour protection not assured if laws are violated
The Indian government has cautioned Meta that safe-harbour protections cannot be taken for granted if the company fails to comply with local laws. Discussions between the two parties centred on content moderation practices and the handling of child sexual abuse material. Authorities urged Meta to exercise greater sensitivity to local context when making content moderation decisions. The government also called for clear labelling of deepfakes and synthetically generated content to keep users informed. Additionally, the use of usernames on WhatsApp and other messaging platforms is currently under review.
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