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Meta Faces MeitY Scrutiny Over Content Moderation, Child Safety Lapses
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is conducting a detailed review of Meta's compliance with local laws, focusing on the removal of a Prime Minister's Facebook post, WhatsApp username policies, Instagram child safety issues, and allegations of algorithmic bias in content moderation. This scrutiny is part of broader parliamentary and legal actions demanding higher accountability and systemic improvements from Meta in India.
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You face a new regulatory burden in India as Meta must prove it can reliably protect high-profile accounts and curb harmful content. Immediate upgrades to your content controls and transparency will determine if you keep access to India's vast user base.
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