Why has the Centre issued a notice to Meta over Instagram? | Explained
The Indian government has issued a notice to Meta demanding the removal of advertisements on Instagram that promote child sexual abuse material. The directive follows an investigation that linked these ads to Telegram channels distributing illegal content.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing struggle between regulatory bodies and social media platforms in curbing the distribution of illegal and harmful content.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed Meta to disable the advertisements and content on Instagram that allegedly promote or facilitate access to Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM). The government has also sought a detailed explanation from the platform within seven days.
The article provides a factual account of government action and the platform's response to a serious public safety issue.
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