The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issues notices to Meta, India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the Etah district administration after a complaint alleging the exploitation of minors. The complaint raises concerns about children’s dignity and privacy, their psychological well-being, and whether informed parental consent is obtained and respected. It also alleges possible involvement by adults who control or facilitate the content.
According to reports, the NHRC asks the recipients to respond to the allegations and provide their position on the matter. The issue centers on how content involving children is handled online and the safeguards in place to protect minors’ rights, including mechanisms related to consent and prevention of exploitation. While outlets focus on different aspects—some emphasizing the alleged violations of child rights and mental well-being, others highlighting the administrative and regulatory recipients—the notices and the underlying allegation remain consistent across coverage.
