Centre orders Meta to remove Child abuse ads from Instagram; Seeks reply in 7 days

The Government has issued stern notice to Meta on Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) in paid ads on the social networking site Instagram. Official Sources said the government has ordered Instagram to disable all ads and content promoting and facilitating access to CSEAM.
The Ministry of Electronics and IT has demanded a detailed explanation from Meta within seven days. The government is reviewing whether the platform has complied with India’s intermediary safety guidelines. Distribution of pornography and child sexual abuse material is a criminal offence in India under the digital laws. Earlier, the Ministry had taken cognisance of reports that Instagram showcased certain objectionable material that promoted child sexual abuse and issued directions to officials to seek a response from Meta.