European Commission Targets WhatsApp with Major Platform Designation
The European Commission is weighing the possibility of labeling Meta's WhatsApp as a very large platform under the Digital Services Act. This designation would require the messaging service to take stricter measures against illegal and harmful content online.
- Country:
- Belgium
The European Commission is contemplating assigning Meta's WhatsApp the status of a very large platform as outlined in the Digital Services Act, according to a spokesperson's statement on Friday.
This potential designation obligates online platforms to intensify efforts in combatting illegal and harmful content circulating on the internet.
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