WhatsApp must do more to tackle illegal content on the platform in EU, here’s why
WhatsApp surpassed the EU's threshold due to having 46.8 million average monthly active users, qualifying it as a 'Very Large Online Platform' under the Digital Services Act. This means the platform now must adhere to stricter regulations on illegal content, with potential fines for non-compliance. Meta's other platforms, Facebook and Instagram, also fall under the same classification.
WhatsApp surpassed the EU's threshold due to having 46.8 million average monthly active users, qualifying it as a 'Very Large Online Platform' under the Digital Services Act. This means the platform now must adhere to stricter regulations on illegal content, with potential fines for non-compliance. Meta's other platforms, Facebook and Instagram, also fall under the same classification.
