WhatsApp's open channels have gained significant traction, with 46.8 million users in the EU in the last half of 2024. This surge means the platform qualifies as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the EU's Digital Services Act. Such a designation enables the European Commission to enforce stricter regulations on content moderation, transparent advertising, and compulsory audits. Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, is already labeled a VLOP, creating potential challenges as the Commission determines WhatsApp's regulatory classification.
WhatsApp's open channels, akin to social networks, now qualify as a Very Large Online Platform (VLOP) under the EU's Digital Services Act due to increased user numbers.
The Digital Services Act allows the European Commission enhanced regulatory power for platforms with over 45 million EU users, requiring transparent advertising, content moderation, and audits.
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