India's MeitY issues stern notice to Instagram over child sexual abuse material ads
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ordered Instagram to disable all advertisements and content that promote or facilitate access to child sexual abuse material and asked Meta for a detailed explanation within a week. The notice followed reports of paid ads on the platform and prompted Meta to take technical actions and announce new safety measures.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a stern notice ordering Instagram to disable all advertisements and content that promote or facilitate access to child sexual abuse material. The ministry also demanded a detailed explanation from Meta within seven days.
According to Indian Express, the notice was sent Saturday evening after the BBC reported that Instagram was allowing paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material in India. Times of India reported that Meta disabled numerous offending accounts and advertisements using advanced artificial intelligence tools and revealed new child‑safety measures after the government notice.
Times of India also reported that Meta continues to invest in technology and work with law‑enforcement agencies.
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