Nepal Forces Signal, WhatsApp, and Instagram to Register or Shut Down: Government Mandates Compliance
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of Nepal, under orders from the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA), has mandated that every major social media platform—including Signal, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube—must register within Nepal to continue operating.
The consensus reporting is a direct recitation of the compliance hurdles: platforms must submit applications based on the Directives on Managing the Use of Social Media Networks (2080 B.S.). To stay online, they must appoint a Point of Contact, a Resident Grievance Handling Officer, and a compliance monitoring Officer.
The weight of the directive forces an immediate operational pivot for these global platforms. The requirement is not a suggestion; it is a prerequisite for continued service within the country's digital space.
Key Points
#1NTA ordered the deactivation of 26 specific social media platforms.
This action was the catalyst, forcing immediate attention on compliance mechanisms.
#2Compliance demands formal governmental registration.
Platforms cannot operate simply by posting; they must legally embed themselves in Nepal's regulatory structure.
#3Specific local personnel are required for accountability.
Mandatory appointments include a Point of Contact, a Resident Grievance Handling Officer, and a compliance monitoring Officer.
Source Discussions (3)
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