The parent companies of Instagram and Facebook Meta Platforms face increasing pressure from EU tech regulators.
The parent companies of Instagram and Facebook Meta Platforms face increasing pressure from EU tech regulators. This is regarding its efforts to combat child sexual abuse material on its popular photo and video-sharing apps.
The European Commission, under the Digital Services Act (DSA), has issued a deadline of December 22 for Meta to provide comprehensive details on its measures.
Failure to comply may result in a formal investigation and potential fines.Background and Initial Requests
In October, the European Commission initiated the first request seeking information from Meta Platforms on measures taken to counter the spread of terrorist and violent content.
Subsequently, a second request was made last month, focusing specifically on measures implemented to protect minors.
The regulatory scrutiny highlights the EU’s commitment to ensuring that tech giants fulfill their responsibilities in policing illegal and harmful content on their platforms.
