WhatsApp Designated as 'Very Large Online Platform' Under EU's Digital Services Act
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Quote:WhatsApp has been designated as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), following its Channels feature reaching an average of 46.8 million monthly active users in the last six months of 2024. This classification subjects WhatsApp to stricter regulations aimed at enhancing user safety and transparency. As a VLOP, WhatsApp is now required to implement mechanisms for users to report illegal activities, take proactive measures to prevent or remove such content, and provide users with greater control over their data, including more stringent controls on data usage for targeted advertising. In response, WhatsApp has updated its privacy policy to align with these regulatory obligations. Meta's other platforms, Facebook and Instagram, have already been operating under VLOP status within the EU.
 
The European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) establishes a comprehensive framework to ensure safer and more accountable online environments. For platforms like WhatsApp, now designated as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) due to its substantial user base, the DSA imposes specific obligations to enhance user protection and transparency.

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