WhatsApp faces EU tech rules

WhatsApp faces EU tech rules after reaching very large platform status
WhatsApp has hit a user criterion set out in landmark EU tech rules, the unit owned by Meta Platforms said, meaning it is required to do more to tackle online illegal and harmful content.
WhatsApp has a new legal status and it could mean changes for the platform
WhatsApp has been officially designated as a Very Large Online Platform by the European Union. The designation means WhatsApp needs to moderate the app to tackle illegal content and public security risks.
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.
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WhatsApp had about 46.8 million average monthly active users in the EU in the six-month period ending December 2024.
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“BIPT considers it unlikely that Telegram will exceed the 45 million threshold at this time,” the regulator added. Telegram has established its EU headquarters in Belgium, meaning that until it becomes a Very Large Online Platform, BIPT is in charge of its DSA compliance.
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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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