WhatsApp Bans 26.85 Lakh Accounts In India In September
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The number of accounts blocked in September was 15 per cent more than the 23.28 lakh accounts the messaging platform banned in August.
Instant messaging firm WhatsApp banned 26.85 lakh accounts in India in September, including 8.72 lakh accounts that were barred proactively before being flagged by users, the company said on Tuesday.
The number of accounts blocked in September was 15 per cent more than the 23.28 lakh accounts the messaging platform banned in August.
"Between 1 September, 2022 and 30 September, 2022, 2,685,000 WhatsApp accounts were banned. 872,000 of these accounts were proactively banned, before any reports from users. An Indian account is identified via a +91 phone number," Whatsapp said in its 'User Safety Report' for the month of September.
The tougher IT rules, which came into effect last year, mandate large digital platforms (with over 50 lakh users) to publish compliance reports every month, mentioning the details of complaints received and action taken.
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