Indian officials emphasized that Meta must adhere to local laws, highlighting the need for improved content moderation and proactive measures against child sexual abuse material.
Meta urged to prioritize Indian regulations
Aug 09, 2026
03:25 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government has made it clear that Meta's platforms must adhere to Indian laws and not just the company's global policies.
This clarification comes after a meeting between Meta's technical team and officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
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