WhatsApp faces EU tech rules

WhatsApp Faces Tougher EU Rules as 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 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 EU tech rules after reaching very large platform status
In a February 14 filing, the company said it had about 46.8M average monthly active users in the 27-country EU during a six-month period.
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 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.
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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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