Govt To Make Amendments To Mandate Social Media Platforms To Remove Or Block Flagged Content
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology intends to alter the law to require Twitter, Facebook, Google, and other social media platforms to remove or prohibit anything that has been reported to them by the government. These platforms will lose their intermediate status protection if they don't comply with the new regulations. The action is being taken amid rumors of a potential new IT legislation.
Tags: IT new rules, Central Government, Social Media, content, Law
Courtesy: India today
Twitter Reacts To India Office Raid; Says Worried Over Safety Of Staff
Microblogging site Twitter on May 27 expressed the concern about the safety of its employees over the recent raid by Delhi Police Special Cell. Twitter official also alleged 'use of intimidation tactics by the police.' Stating the collective responsibility of elected officials to protect the public interest, Twitter disagreed with new IT rules. Reportedly, the 'manipulated media' tag on BJP's spokesperson, ex-CM’s tweet deepened the conflict… read-more
Tags: Indian Politics, IT new rules, Delhi Police Special Cell, Twitter
Courtesy: Hindustan Times