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Meta-Owned WhatsApp Implements Stringent Measures, Banning Over 69 Lakh Troublesome Indian Accounts: Full Details Revealed

  • Posted on February 3, 2024
  • Technology
  • By Arijit Dutta
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WhatsApp, owned by Meta, enforced a record ban on 69 lakh problematic accounts in India in December 2023. Operating under the new IT Rules, the platform proactively restricted 1,658,000 accounts without user reports. The Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) plays a pivotal role, in addressing content-related concerns raised by social media users.

Meta-Owned WhatsApp Implements Stringent Measures, Banning Over 69 Lakh Troublesome Indian Accounts: Full Details Revealed Image Source -www.asianatimes.com

In December 2023, WhatsApp, under Meta's ownership, undertook a robust measure against 69 lakh problematic accounts in India, adhering to the new IT Rules. This action was disclosed in the company's recent statement on Monday. Notably, 1,658,000 accounts faced preventive bans without user reports. Throughout the month, WhatsApp, boasting over 500 million users in India, received a staggering 16,366 complaint reports, leading to action on 13 reports. The term "Accounts Actioned" pertains to instances where remedial measures were initiated based on user reports, either involving an account ban or the restoration of a previously banned one.

WhatsApp highlighted the significance of its user safety report, offering insights into user complaints and corresponding actions. This report encompasses both user-submitted complaints and proactive measures taken by WhatsApp to combat platform misuse. The Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC), introduced by the Indian government, aims to address concerns related to social media content. Focused on content-related issues, the GAC handles appeals from users challenging decisions made by social media platforms.

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November 2023 witnessed WhatsApp's action against more than 71 lakh problematic accounts in India. The platform positions itself as a leader among end-to-end encrypted messaging services, emphasizing its commitment to preventing and combating abuse. WhatsApp's dedicated team, consisting of engineers, data scientists, analysts, researchers, and experts in law enforcement, online safety, and technology, plays a crucial role in overseeing these efforts.

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