EU Media Regulator Flags WhatsApp and Pinterest for Terrorist Content Exposure
Ireland’s media watchdog has determined that WhatsApp and Pinterest are exposed to terrorist content under EU regulations. Both platforms must now implement protective measures and report back within three months on their compliance efforts.
Platforms Face Regulatory Scrutiny Over Extremist Content
Ireland’s media regulatory body has identified WhatsApp and Pinterest as services “exposed to terrorist content” under the European Union’s Terrorist Content Online Regulation, according to reports. Coimisiún na Meán, the Irish media commission, made the determination following its assessment of the platforms’ content moderation capabilities.