After Meta reply to its notice, Child protection panel to probe alleged violation of rules concerning sexual content
Amid growing concerns highlighted in a BBC Eye report, the NCPCR will begin an inquiry into the contested CSEAM ads. Meta responded to the associated allegations last week. Furthermore, the NHRC has ordered the Delhi Police to investigate similar advertisements on Instagram. These inquiries aim to uphold child protection laws across digital platforms.
The National Child Protection Commission (NCPCR) will investigate alleged violations of rules concerning sexual content on Meta, following concerns raised in a BBC Eye report. Meta had responded to the allegations last week. The NHRC has also ordered the Delhi Police to probe similar advertisements on Instagram.
Meta executives are set to meet government representatives on August 5 and 6 to discuss legal and compliance issues, synthetically generated content, and safeguards for content takedowns involving prominent personalities. This meeting follows a recent incident where a video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook was briefly removed due to a technical error.
The meetings were requested by the government after the incident, and Meta has agreed to send its senior-most representatives to explain the circumstances. The discussions will cover issues related to India's law, compliance, and content takedowns related to prominent personalities.
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