The central government’s strict approach has pushed Meta to act against illegal CSAM content. Government officials said Meta removed Child Sexual Abuse Material linked to child sexual exploitation. The officials explained that social media companies cannot claim safe harbour protection for such unlawful material. However, courts will make the final decision about legal violations and safe harbour eligibility.
Government Explains Rules Behind Safe Harbour Protection
Authorities said social media platforms continue taking action against repeated illegal content appearing on their services. The government also highlighted that action under Section 69A of the IT Act follows established rules.
Officials clarified that authorities use these powers only in limited situations. Furthermore, they said the process follows legal requirements. The government stated that platforms must address unlawful content appearing repeatedly across their networks.
The issue also raises questions about safe harbour protection for digital platforms. According to officials, companies may lose this protection when they fail to address illegal material. However, only courts can decide whether a company violated laws. Courts will also determine whether safe harbour benefits apply in individual cases.
The government’s latest statement comes after Meta took action against illegal CSAM material. Authorities continue monitoring how social media platforms respond to unlawful content. Meanwhile, companies must follow applicable rules while managing user-generated material.
