News Facebook, Instagram will temporarily allow posts calling for violence against Russian soldiers and politicians However, this is not the first instance of Facebook modifying its hate speech policy. Sarvesh MathiMarch 11, 2022
News Instagram received a record number of user grievances in January, latest compliance report shows As per the IT Rules 2021, social media intermediaries must proactively identify and remove information among other requirements. Anushka JainMarch 8, 2022
News Russia retaliates against Meta and Twitter by blocking access to these platforms: Report Since Russia invaded Ukraine last month, social media platforms have moved quickly to contain propaganda in the country. MitakshMarch 5, 2022
News What measures online platforms are taking in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and why this matters for other countries As platforms react to the Ukraine crisis with many proactive measures, can the same be asked of them in other countries? Sarvesh MathiMarch 1, 2022
News Texas files lawsuit against Facebook’s parent Meta for unlawful facial recognition practices While there appears to be fierce pushback against the use of facial recognition abroad, India stands in contrast. Aihik SurFebruary 17, 2022
News Here’s why Meta might stop offering Facebook, Instagram in Europe Compliance issues with the GDPR has caused Meta to dread similar regulations being proposed in India. Sarvesh MathiFebruary 7, 2022
News European Commission tells WhatsApp to clarify its Privacy Policy change by end of February 2022 The same privacy policy is under investigation by CCI, but the Delhi High Court gave WhatsApp until March to respond to notices Sarvesh MathiJanuary 28, 2022
News Meta should make India Human Rights Impact Assessment public, say rights groups With other reports being out in shorter time, Facebook has been accused of dithering on its commitment to protect user rights. Anushka JainJanuary 20, 2022
News Sharp rise in sexually exploitative content actioned by Instagram, Meta’s transparency report reveals The monthly report also showed that Instagram's proactive removal rate for hate speech fell by 7 percent. Anushka JainJanuary 5, 2022
News Meta bans Indian surveillance-for-hire company Belltrox from its platforms including Facebook Impersonation and other social engineering hacks allegedly used by the firm were uncovered in a joint investigation. Aihik SurDecember 22, 2021