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Meta’s WhatsApp joins Facebook and TikTok in tough EU content regime
Jan 26, 2026
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by Jai Hamid
for CryptoPolitan
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WhatsApp is classified as a Very Large Online Platform under the EU's Digital Services Act, requiring Meta to adhere to stringent content management standards. This development may impact the platform's operations and regulatory compliance in the EU.
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WhatsApp has officially been pulled into the European Union’s strictest internet crackdown. On Monday, the European Commission gave Meta’s popular messaging app a new status under the Digital Services Act. WhatsApp open channels now count as a Very Large Online Platform, which means Meta must now meet high legal standards for how it handles content, […]
