Meta's Safe-Harbour Status Under Review as India Demands Faster Takedowns
The article discusses potential abuse of power by Meta and suppression of justice in India.
Meta's safe-harbour status in India is under review due to its recommendation algorithms' role in content curation. The Indian government demands more human review by moderators familiar with local languages and context, compliance with Indian law even if content doesn't violate Meta's guidelines, and faster takedown of unlawful content within three hours. Legal experts debate the extent of intermediary protections when platforms actively recommend and amplify content.
18 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The Indian government and Meta are negotiating the use of paid content linked to child sexual abuse on Instagram, emphasizing the need for compliance with Indian law.
3 SEPT 2026
— NDTV
The NHRC initiated a formal investigation into Instagram's handling of child abuse material advertisements, demanding reports from multiple government agencies and Meta.
9 SEPT 2026
— BBC
Tech Transparency Project (TTP) discovered Meta continued to run ads featuring AI-generated child sexual abuse material in India despite a government order to remove such content.
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