Times of India · DistrictNews · 2026-08-18
‘No safe harbour if law violated’: Govt’s message to Meta on content moderation
India has warned Meta that safe-harbour protection is not guaranteed if laws are violated. Discussions focused on content moderation and child sexual abuse material handling. The government seeks greater local sensitivity in content moderation decisions. Deepfakes and synthetically generated content require clear labeling for users. WhatsApp usernames are also being examined across all messaging platforms. NEW DELHI: The government has made it clear to Meta that safe-harbour protection will not be available if the company violates Indian law, with sources saying the message has been conveyed during recent discussions between the two sides over content moderation and child sexual abuse
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