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Twitter blocked 52,141 accounts in India; Here's WHY

Twitter revealed on Tuesday that 52,141 accounts in India had been blocked for encouraging child sexual exploitation, non-consensual nudity, and related content between August 26 and September 25.

Nov 01, 2022, 17:29 PM IST

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New It Rules Has Been Isssued For Sensitive Content On Social Media

Social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook will no longer be able to do arbitrariness in India. As per the New IT Rule, action will be taken against sensitive content within 24 hours.

Oct 29, 2022, 09:16 AM IST

New IT rules come into force, Social Media panels to be set up in 3 months. Details here

The government on Friday notified amended Information Technology rules under which appellate panels will be set up for addressing grievances of users against social media platforms.The government has notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2022. According to the new rules, government-appointed appellate committees will be set up in three months for resolving the grievances of social media users. The notification said each grievance appellate committee shall consist of a chairperson and two whole-time members appointed by the Centre, of which one shall be a member ex-officio and two shall be independent members.Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said the new rules will empower users.

Oct 29, 2022, 00:16 AM IST

Don't search THESE topics on Google, OTHERWISE...

When you search for any objectionable content on Google, your IP address will reach directly the security agencies.

Oct 13, 2022, 16:23 PM IST

Centre gives Twitter ‘one last chance’ to comply with new IT rules

The Ministry of Electronics and IT has set a deadline of July 4, failing which Twitter may lose intermediary status.

Jun 29, 2022, 16:14 PM IST

Facebook, Instagram to delete 'sensitive' ads linked to race, religion

Meta earlier this month said that it removed over 30 million pieces of content in September on Facebook and Instagram in India, as it faces intense security over user data privacy.

Nov 10, 2021, 11:26 AM IST

Twitter failed to comply with new IT Rules: Centre informs HC

The Centre, in an affidavit filed in the high court, said any non-compliance amounts to breach of provisions of IT Rules, leading to Twitter losing its immunity conferred under the IT Act.

Jul 05, 2021, 17:43 PM IST

Carnatic singer TM Krishna files petition against IT rules 2021, says it imposes 'chilling effect on free speech'

TM Krishna, musician and Carnatic singer, has filed a petition to challenge the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code 2021 arguing that the new law breaches freedom of expression and privacy.

Jun 10, 2021, 22:12 PM IST

WhatsApp indulging in anti-user practices, obtaining 'trick consent': Centre tells Delhi High Court

The Centre further alleged that WhatsApp went ahead with its revised privacy policy and it does not comply with the Indian IT rules for social media platforms. In a fresh affidavit filed before the high court, the Centre slammed WhatsApp for obtaining 'trick consent' from users for its updated privacy policy.

Jun 03, 2021, 11:53 AM IST

Google claims new IT rules not applicable to its search engine, Delhi HC seeks Centre's reply

A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice to the Centre, Delhi government, Internet Service Providers Association of India, Facebook, the pornographic site and the woman, on whose plea the single judge's ruling had come, and sought their responses to Google's plea by July 25.

Jun 02, 2021, 13:55 PM IST

Delhi High Court issues notice to Twitter over non-compliance with new IT rules

In its order, the high court said that Twitter has to comply with the new IT rules for digital media if they have not been stayed. During the hearing, Twitter Inc informed the high court that it has complied with IT rules, but the Centre opposed its claim.

May 31, 2021, 12:52 PM IST

DNA Exclusive: How long can social media firms defy law of the land in the name of Right to Privacy?

Zee News Anchor Aman Chopra on Thursday (May 27) explained the ongoing tussle between the social media firms and the government over the new IT rules.

May 27, 2021, 23:54 PM IST