WhatsApp banned over 66 lakh bad accounts in India
August 3, 2023 - PatialaPolitics
WhatsApp banned over 66 lakh bad accounts in India
WhatsApp, an instant messaging platform owned by Meta, took measures to comply with India’s IT Rules 2021 in the month of June. The messaging giant banned 66 lakh bad accounts in India during this period. Out of these, 2,434,200 accounts were proactively banned before any user reports were received.
Reportedly, the Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) played a role in overseeing the digital landscape in India. During June, WhatsApp received one order from the GAC, and the company complied with it.
Recently, the Indian government launched the GAC to address concerns raised by social media users regarding content and other issues. The committee will review appeals from users who disagree with decisions made by social media platforms. This move is part of the government’s efforts to strengthen digital laws and regulate Big Tech companies in the country.