Meta reply to Government notice on CSAM ads received; appropriate action after examination: IT SecretaryMeity has received Meta's response regarding child sexual abuse material ads. The IT Ministry is currently examining the company's detailed...
13 Jul, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Meta's reply over child sexual abuse material notice is under review: IT SecretaryMeta's response to a government notice regarding child sexual abuse material ads has been received. The Ministry of Electronics and Informa...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
WhatsApp submits reply on 'username' notice; govt examining messaging platform's responseThe Centre issued a notice to Meta last Wednesday, questioning the proposed username feature on WhatsApp, flagging concerns that it could m...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
EU lawmakers back reinstating interim rules to allow Big Tech to tackle child pornographyLawmakers and countries on both sides of the divide failed to agree on permanent rules last month following a dispute on the scope of detec...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Meta’s Muse in trouble within days of launch; government to review legal complianceThe government will examine whether Meta's Muse Image feature complies with India's legal framework after concerns emerged over privacy, co...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Government awaits Meta's reply on Whatsapp username, CSAM concerns: IT secretaryWhile Whatsapp is set to revert on Thursday, Instagram still has time to respond to a separate notice on the proliferation of child sexual ...
09 Jul, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Govt to decide on action against Meta after response to Instagram child abuse ads notice: IT SecretaryIndia's IT Ministry awaits Meta's formal response to a notice regarding child exploitation ads. Meta published a blog detailing its efforts...
09 Jul, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Meta removed four million accounts, 36 million posts over child exploitationAddressing the controversy directly for the first time, Meta said it had already begun taking action before the issue was flagged publicly.
08 Jul, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Meta says aggressively working to combat child exploitation on appsMeta detailed its AI-powered efforts to fight child exploitation across its platforms. The company stated it is investing more resources to...
08 Jul, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Meta rejects claims it 'deliberately targeted' Instagram ads featuring child sexual abuse material in India after govt noticeMeta has rejected government claims of deliberately targeting child abuse ads. The company stated it is inaccurate to suggest they knowingl...
07 Jul, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
WhatsApp username row: Meta gets time till July 9 to reply to noticeHowever, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) subsequently issued a formal notice directing Meta to put the India...
07 Jul, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
Meta CSAM breach triggers calls for digital safety rules overhaulThe notice to Meta has put the spotlight on India’s intermediary liability framework, triggering the question whether it is equipped to dea...
07 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
When in India, play by Indian rulesIn response to a BBC Eye investigation, India's government has instructed Meta to deactivate Instagram ads that promote child abuse. Meta h...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: Inside the Instagram child sexual abuse ad controversyInstagram has come under fire after a BBC investigation revealed it approved paid ads promoting child sexual abuse material, directing user...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Govt issues notice to Meta over Instagram child abuse adsThe government sought a detailed explanation on the advertisements from the US-based social media firm Meta, which also owns Instagram. The...
05 Jul, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
India issues stern notice to Meta over Instagram ads carrying child sexual abuse materialThe Indian government has issued a stern notice to Meta, demanding an explanation after reports surfaced of child sexual abuse material app...
05 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
UK tribunal gives go ahead for $4 billion lawsuit against Apple over iCloud servicesBritain's competition tribunal has just sanctioned a major £3 billion lawsuit against Apple related to its iCloud service. Led by consumer ...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST