Google files second transparency report in accordance with new IT Rules

Removes over 150,000 pieces of content based on complaints received in May and June, over 98% of which were related to copyright

Google in India removed over 150,000 pieces of content based on complaints received in May and June. Over 98 per cent of these were related to copyright, the Internet giant has said in its transparency report under the new intermediary Rules under the Information Technology Act.  

Google received 34,883 complaints in May 2021, and 36,265 in June 2021, according to details provided in the report.

In May, 98.9 per cent (71,132) and in June, 99.3 per cent (83,613) removal action was taken because of copyright issues.

Further, trademark issues were the cause of removal of 1.1 per cent content in