Google opposes Facebook-backed proposal for self-regulatory body in India -sources


FILE PHOTO Facebook Google and Twitter logos are seen in this combination photo from Reuters files. REUTERS

FILE PHOTO: Facebook, Google and Twitter logos are seen in this combination photo from Reuters files. REUTERS

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Google has grave reservations about developing a self-regulatory body for the social media sector in India to hear user complaints, though the proposal has support from Facebook and Twitter, sources with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters.

India in June proposed appointing a government panel to hear complaints from users about content moderation decisions, but has also said it is open to the idea of a self-regulatory body if the industry is willing.

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