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Meta and Google Seek Direct CSAM Reporting to India’s I4C

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 10:27 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Google and Meta plan to report child sexual abuse material directly to India’s Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C).
The proposals await a technical framework before information can be transmitted to I4C.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology summoned Meta officials and urged direct CSAM reporting to Indian authorities.
The ministry said online safety of children is a non-negotiable principle for social media platforms in India.

History

Historical Context

The Supreme Court’s 2017 nine-judge decision that made privacy a fundamental right created a legal basis for digital safeguards. In 2024, Google and Meta are negotiating direct CSAM reporting with the Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, part of a broader regulatory effort to tighten online safety in India and the government.

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Story summary

Google and Meta plan to report child sexual abuse material directly to India’s Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C).
The proposals await a technical framework before information can be transmitted to I4C.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology summoned Meta officials and urged direct CSAM reporting to Indian authorities.
The ministry said online safety of children is a non-negotiable principle for social media platforms in India.

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