WhatsApp banned 74 lakh accounts in India in August, keeping in line with IT rules. Of these, 35 lakh accounts were proactively banned, before any reports from users. This means that WhatsApp is using its own systems to identify and ban accounts that are likely to be used for abuse, even if no users have reported them.
The other 39 lakh accounts were banned after receiving reports from users. This shows that WhatsApp is also taking user feedback seriously and taking action against accounts that are reported for abuse.
The IT rules that WhatsApp is complying with are a set of regulations that were introduced by the Indian government in 2021. These rules are designed to protect users from online abuse and to make social media platforms more accountable.
WhatsApp’s decision to ban 74 lakh accounts in India is a positive step. It shows that the company is committed to fighting abuse on its platform and to protecting its users.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.