India issues notice to Meta over Instagram abuse | TheBriefWire
India issues notice to Meta over Instagram abuse
Published 5 July 2026 ยท tech
Synopsis The Indian government has issued a stern notice to Meta, demanding an explanation after reports surfaced of child sexual abuse material appearing in paid
Synopsis The Indian government has issued a stern notice to Meta, demanding an explanation after reports surfaced of child sexual abuse material appearing in paid on Instagram. This intensified scrutiny targets the social media giant's content moderation and ad approval systems. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials to investigate how such content was displayed, raising serious concerns about platform safety policies and enforcement.
Published: July 5, 2026 โข 12:13 PM IST ยท Updated: July 5, 2026 โข 4:37 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis The Indian government has issued a stern notice to Meta, demanding an explanation after reports surfaced of child sexual abuse material appearing in paid on Instagram.
This intensified scrutiny targets the social media giant's content moderation and ad approval systems.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials to investigate how such content was displayed, raising serious concerns about platform safety policies and enforcement.