WhatsApp faces EU tech rules

WhatsApp Hits Critical Size and Comes Under EU’s DSA Regulations
WhatsApp has now reached a critical size in the EU, which means that it is subject to stricter legal bases. In particular, the platform will be treated according to the Digital Services Act (DSA) in the future.
After Facebook and Instagram, WhatsApp may also face EU's strict DSA rules
WhatsApp's channels feature has surpassed the 45 million user threshold in the EU, classifying it as a Very Large Online Platform under the Digital Services Act. This designation mandates stricter content moderation and user data control measures for compliance with EU regulations.
WhatsApp Faces EU Tech Rules After Reaching Very Large Platform Status
Messaging platform WhatsApp in a February 14 filing said it had about 46.8 million average monthly active users in the 27-country European Union in the six month period to December 2024, above the 45-million-user threshold set out in the Digital Services Act (DSA).
WhatsApp is now a Very Large platform in the EU, and will face tougher regulation
Meta’s WhatsApp has now gathered enough users to be designated a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), opening it up to stricter regulations in the region, reports Bloomberg.
WhatsApp now classified as a ‘Very Large Platform’ under EU rules: What it means for users?
WhatsApp has been classified as a 'Very Large Online Platform' (VLOP) under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA)- this states that it will have to adhere to the regulations of the nation to curb illegal and harmful content.
WhatsApp Breaches 45-Million EU User Threshold, Faces ‘Very Large Online Platform’ Status. But What Does this Mean?
WhatsApp had about 46.8 million average monthly active users in the EU in the six-month period ending December 2024.
WhatsApp Faces Tougher EU Rules as Monthly Users Top 45 Million
Meta Platforms Inc.’s messaging service WhatsApp reached a crucial user milestone likely to bind it to more stringent rules under the European Union’s Digital Services Act.
WhatsApp to face stricter EU rules after surpassing 45m users
Platforms must comply with DSA rules within four months, addressing risks like illegal content and public security
WhatsApp may face EU scrutiny
The DSA content moderation rulebook enforces stricter requirements on very large online platforms, exceeding 45 million EU-based monthly active users.
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