CNBC
06 Jul 2026, 04:58 UTC · 3h ago
Meta's woes deepen in India as child abuse ads on Instagram draw government ire
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CNBC
06 Jul 2026, 04:58 UTC · 3h ago
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The European Commission may fine Meta up to 6% of its total worldwide annual turnover if findings that it failed to prevent children under 13 from accessing its platforms are confirmed. — A penalty based on global turnover represents a massive, material financial hit compared to regional fines.
-0.80The Indian government has issued a stern notice to Meta to disable advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material on Instagram and demands an explanation within seven days. — While no immediate fine is mentioned, regulatory conflict in Meta's largest user market poses significant operational and reputational risk.
-0.50India's government has directed WhatsApp to pause the rollout of its username feature due to concerns that it could increase cybercrime. — This indicates a tightening regulatory 'leash' that can hinder Meta's ability to deploy new product features in a key growth market.
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The company faces stern warnings from the Indian government over child abuse material and cybercrime risks, alongside potential EU fines.
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