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News Summary: Transparency reports show social media user complaints continue to rise The latest reports by Instagram, WhatsApp, and Google show that the number of user grievances only rose by the end of the year. Vallari SanzgiriFebruary 21, 2023
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News All you need to know about The Wire vs Meta Controversy On Content Removal The Wire accused Meta of allowing BJP’s Amit Malviya to report and remove Instagram posts while Meta says the evidence is “fabricated” Akshit ChawlaOctober 27, 2022
News After US, Instagram introduces age-verification testing program in India Instagram is testing age verification of users, now expanded to India and Brazil amid concerns of child safety and privacy online Vallari SanzgiriOctober 17, 2022
News TLDR: Google’s fact-check, WhatsApp privacy, Kids’ data on Instagram, Microsoft in ONDC, GST on online gambling, more We take you through a quick roundup covering all the major developments in tech policy, news, e-commerce, cyberceucrity, and privacy Arjun BanerjeeAugust 12, 2022
News As IT Rules complete a year of implementation, Instagram records the most user grievances Social media platforms in India must submit a monthly compliance report. Meta is often criticized for not being proactive in content regulation Anushka JainJuly 4, 2022
News Instagram testing new age verification mechanisms that don’t involve IDs Instagram testing social vouching and AI-based video selfies as alternatives to IDs for age verification. Sarvesh MathiJune 27, 2022
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