Content moderation and accountability are paramount for upholding law and order in the digital space. While regulations like the IT Rules, 2021, set guidelines for intermediaries and platforms, they must uphold fundamental rights and due process.
View More India’s internet regulation is striking delicate balance
The primary goal of the new IT policies is to protect Indian citizens from fake misleading information, online intimidation and predatory behaviour from cyber criminals, MoS for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar told The New Indian.
View More New IT Rules To Ensure Grievance Against Twitter, FB, YT Is Addressed, Citizens Feel Safe: MoS Chandrasekhar
Emphasizing that social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp are bound by Indian constitution when it comes to their content moderation, Union Minister Rajeev…
View More No Social Media Has Right To Violate Indian Constitution, New Appellate To Deal: Chandrasekhar
In a major decision that comes a day after the social media giant acted tough on its anti-India executives, the government of India amended IT rules. The new rules make social media compliant with Indian law.
View More Govt Amends IT Rules, Makes Social Media Compliant With Indian Law
While India’s approach to checking the unhinged perils of the digital world has been a subject of contention for the self-appointed custodians of democracy, it…
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