Govt Reclassifies Meta As Service Provider Amid Child Sexual Abuse Material Row
The Indian government is reclassifying Meta as a service provider rather than merely an intermediary following controversies regarding child sexual abuse content. According to government sources, platforms using algorithmic distribution cannot simply claim intermediary protection to avoid accountability. Meta officials have admitted mistakes and agreed to vet content on the platform, with a specific focus on child safety. Furthermore, Meta has committed to reporting child abuse material directly to Indian law enforcement agencies, coordinating through the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
