Meta to share child safety information directly with Indian agencies
Meta announced it will provide child safety data directly to Indian authorities, ending its reliance on the U.S.-based National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The move aims to streamline the flow of CSAM reports to the National Crime Records Bureau.
- ✓Meta announced it will provide child safety data directly to Indian authorities, ending its reliance on the U.S.-based National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
- ✓The move aims to streamline the flow of CSAM reports to the National Crime Records Bureau.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under technology public notices.
Meta has confirmed that it will begin transmitting child safety information straight to Indian law‑enforcement agencies, specifically the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The decision marks a shift from the existing arrangement where the data was first routed through the U.S. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Under the prior system, NCMEC received Meta’s CSAM alerts and subsequently forwarded India‑specific reports to the NCRB. The new protocol eliminates this intermediary step, allowing Meta to share the same data directly with the Indian bureau, though no quantitative details about the volume of reports were disclosed.
The change comes amid growing concerns over online child sexual abuse material and the need for rapid response by authorities. By providing direct access, Meta aims to enhance the effectiveness of investigations and protect children, while also aligning with India’s broader push for tighter digital safety regulations.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | TECHNOLOGY |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 15 September 2026 |