WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter ban from tomorrow? Here’s what we know so far

Social media giants like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp are facing the deadline of May 25 to comply with India’s new guidelines for digital platforms.

The new rules were announced in February which requires large social media platforms to follow additional due diligence, including the appointment of a chief compliance officer, nodal contact person and resident grievance officer.

These rules were introduced to make social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter and Instagram – which have seen a phenomenal surge in usage over the past few years in India – more accountable and responsible for the content hosted on their platform.