
According to its maiden monthly compliance report as mandated by the IT rules, over 30 million content pieces across 10 violation categories were actioned by Facebook between May 15 and June 15 in the country.
While on the other hand, during the same time period, Instagram also took action against about two million pieces across nine categories.
The report also has to mention the number of specific communication links or parts of information that the intermediary has removed or disabled access to in pursuance of any proactive monitoring conducted by using automated tools.
To further its objective of keeping users safe and secure online, Facebook has invested in technology, people, and processes over the years said a Facebook spokesperson. In a statement to PTI, the spokesperson further said, “We use a combination of artificial intelligence, reports from our community and review by our teams to identify and review content against our policies. We”ll continue to add more information and build on these efforts towards transparency as we evolve this report.”
The 10 categories in which Facebook actioned 30 million posts included content related to spam (25 million), violent and graphic content (2.5 million), adult nudity and sexual activity (1.8 million), hate speech (311,000), bullying and harassment (118,000), suicide and self-injury (589,000), dangerous organizations and individuals: terrorist propaganda (106,000) and dangerous organizations and Individuals: organized hate (75,000).
Recently, Facebook also hired Spoorthi Priya as its grievance officer in India.