Google — YouTube & Meta Platforms — WhatsApp
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Regulatory
Google — YouTube: Google — YouTube, as a Alphabet Inc. subsidiary, would be impacted by the office requirement.
Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: Meta Platforms — WhatsApp, owned by Meta, would be required to have a local office.
Jul 19, 2026 · 23 articles
Regulatory
Google — YouTube: Google — YouTube, as a major platform used by children, will be subject to the new restrictions and safety requirements.
Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: Meta Platforms — WhatsApp, owned by Meta, may be indirectly affected by the broader regulatory environment, though its messaging focus may limit direct impact.
Jul 03, 2026 · 107 articles
Domestic
Google — YouTube: Google — YouTube is a video platform that is not currently affected by Greece's social media ban, but Australia has required it to remove accounts held by under-16s.
Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: Meta Platforms — WhatsApp is a messaging platform that is not currently affected by Greece's social media ban.
Apr 08, 2026 · 23 articles
Regulatory
Google — YouTube: One of the platforms that received blocking orders via the Sahyog Portal; affected by the regulatory framework.
Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: One of the platforms that received blocking orders via the Sahyog Portal; affected by the regulatory framework.
Aug 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Google — YouTube: Google — YouTube was heavily restricted during and after the internet shutdown in Iran, impacting content creators and users who rely on the platform.
Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: Meta Platforms — WhatsApp is a messaging platform that remained inaccessible in Iran without a VPN even after the internet restoration began.
May 25, 2026 · 76 articles
Regulatory
Google — YouTube: Google — YouTube is covered, but educational content may be exempt.
Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: Meta Platforms — WhatsApp is affected, though messaging parts may be exempt.
Jul 20, 2026 · 175 articles
Regulatory
Google — YouTube: Google — YouTube was mentioned in related lawsuits and a separate United States — California case, but it is not a party to the Mexico ruling.
Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: Meta Platforms — WhatsApp is mentioned as a Meta product but is not directly implicated in the ruling. Its role is peripheral.
Aug 06, 2026 · 154 articles
Regulatory
Google — YouTube: Google — YouTube>>>, owned by Alphabet Inc.>>>, was blocked for children under 16 in Australia>>>, highlighting the international scope of concerns regarding youth online safety.
Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: Meta Platforms — WhatsApp is mentioned as an example of a third-party messaging app where nudity-blocking systems are not currently applied across the entire operating system, indicating a gap that the new regulations aim to address.
Jun 08, 2026 · 30 articles
International
Google — YouTube: Throttled in Russia; part of the broader crackdown on foreign platforms.
Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: Restricted in Russia; part of the broader crackdown on foreign messaging apps.
Jul 29, 2026 · 201 articles
Regulatory
Google — YouTube: Google — YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc., was also found liable in the social media addiction case, indicating broader industry challenges.
Apr 07, 2026 · 16 articles
Domestic
Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: Meta Platforms — WhatsApp is among the social media platforms blocked by the government of Nepal, contributing to the widespread anger and confusion among users.
Sep 08, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: Meta Platforms — WhatsApp was among the social media platforms banned by the Nepal government, which sparked initial protests. The ban was later lifted.
Sep 08, 2025 · 56 articles
Domestic
Meta Platforms — WhatsApp: Meta Platforms — WhatsApp was among the social media platforms banned by Nepal's government, affecting its users in the country.
Sep 08, 2025 · 12 articles
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