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Indian Centre Flags Adult Apps After I4C Advisory on Social Media Redirection

WHY IT MATTERS

The flagging indicates imminent regulatory enforcement that could remove adult apps from social media, protecting users from unsolicited adult content and tightening platform compliance standards.

What happened

The Indian government centre has flagged adult applications appearing on social media platforms following an advisory from the Internet Freedom and Compliance (I4C) group. The advisory reported that users clicking on advertisements within social media are redirected to websites offering adult content. In response, the centre has identified and listed these adult apps for further scrutiny. The action signals a move toward stricter oversight of content delivered through social media channels and may lead to enforcement measures such as removal of the flagged apps from platforms or additional compliance requirements for developers.

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