Meta May Lose Intermediary Status In India Amid CSAM Scrutiny: Report
Social media giant Meta may no longer enjoy intermediary status in India, under which Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp can seek…
Meta, the social media conglomerate, may forfeit its intermediary status in India due to its active role in amplifying content, as per reports. Under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, Meta currently benefits from 'safe harbour' protection for user-generated content like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Government sources suggest Meta might assume more responsibilities as a service provider.
The scrutiny intensified following Meta's pledge to report child safety issues directly to the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C). Additionally, Meta faces an inquiry by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) over ads linked to child sexual abuse material (CSAM). India is also pushing for stronger safeguards for children, including mandatory reporting and better content identification and removal systems.
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