Social Media Platforms

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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.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 - 02:25 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: IT new rules, Central Government, Social Media, content, Law

Courtesy: India today

Twitter shows concern over safety of its employees

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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

Thu, 27 May 2021 - 03:48 PM / by Vanshika Sharma

Tags: Indian Politics, IT new rules, Delhi Police Special Cell, Twitter

Courtesy: Hindustan Times