WhatsApp will be subject to more rules in Spain And the rest of Europe. The popular messaging client exceeded the threshold for the designation of the “very large online platform” created by the Law on Digital Services (DSA). This means that the European Commission will impose more stringent demands for WhatsApp, as in the case of Facebook and other social networks.
As reported BloombergIN WhatsApp exceeded 45 million active users per month in one of the main functionsThe meta field reported that public channels, the section that offers news or updates through the chat window reached a record in the second half of 2024.
“In accordance with Article 24 (2) of the Law on Digital Services (EU) within six months from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 there were about 46.8 million. The average monthly assets of WhatsApp in the EU,“ The purpose mentioned In the document.
The Law on Digital Services score a very large online platform for the one that exceeds 45 million active users per month. Yes, good WhatsApp interchange function is excluded from the calculationThe user base of its open channels places it under the magnifying glass of the European Commission.
What channels and how regulation will affect WhatsApp
A WhatsApp channels They are a function that allows companies, content creators, organizations and public figures to share information with a large audience. This tool resembles diffusion channels on other messaging platforms such as Telegram. Its main goal is Provide updates and news effectivelywithout saturation of personal chats.
The characterization of WhatsApp channels is that They do not allow bidirectional connectionThe field, unlike traditional chats, users cannot respond directly in publications, although they react to emoticons. From a practical point of view, his operation is similar to news from another social network.
While the numbers published by META confirm that WhatsApp exceeded the DSA threshold, The formal designation is still subject to the decision of the European CommissionThe regulators will have to study the functionality of the channels and their possible impact on the spread of misinformation and illegal content.
Concrete, WhatsApp will have to comply with a more stringent regulatory frameworkThe field platform of messaging should conduct risk assessments and realize the mitigation strategies to eliminate harmful content in their channels.
Do not follow the rules, WhatsApp may face an excellent equivalent of 6% annual income Company.
Source: Hiper Textual
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