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New IT Act may bring in deliberate misinformation, doxxing as offences

The law may have provisions for net neutrality, data privacy, and algorithmic accountability of social media platforms. It will focus on 'user harms' specific to the online world.

Why Twitter sought legal action and moved HC against Indian govt

Twitter in its petition said that content does not meet the threshold for blocking under section 69A

Twitter files petition for judicial review of Indian orders on takedown

On June 27, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued a notice to the Chief Compliance Officer of Twitter Inc, giving the company 'one last opportunity'

Warning to Twitter aimed at 'securing internet' in India: Govt sources

The sources said Twitter has repeatedly violated directions issued under the IT Act

Blockchain startup Newrl eyes 10% tokenisation market share by 2023

A public blockchain for decentralised finance, Newrl has developed tokenisation-based equity solutions for unlisted companies offering ESOPs

Why new CERT-In rules will be game changer in India's cyber security space

Experts believe that though the rules are very broad in nature, this is the first time that a mechanism is being put in India that makes reporting cyber incidents mandatory

India emerged stronger despite huge loss due to Covid: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the govt has been cognizant of the rapid pace of digitalization thrust upon the country by pandemic and the ability to face this calamity with resilience has been appreciated

Google removes 93,067 pieces of bad content in India in Feb

Google said that it also removed 338,938 pieces of content as part of automated detection in the above-mentioned period

Over 6,000 URLs, accounts or websites blocked in 2021: Chandrasekhar

He added that the Indian government is committed to ensuring an open, safe and trusted and accountable Internet

WhatsApp bans nearly 1.75 mn bad accounts in India in November 2021

Meta-owned WhatsApp on Saturday said that it banned 1,759,000 accounts in India in November in compliance with the IT Rules 2021.

Most of those arrested under IT Act between 18 and 30, shows data

The IT Act has been the subject of heated discussion on a variety of issues, including the liability of big technology firms

Don't take coercive action under new IT Rules: Madras HC tells Centre

The Madras High Court on Monday restrained the Central government from taking any coercive action against digital media firms under the new cal codes made to the parent Information Technology Act.

WhatsApp says it banned 3 mn accounts in India in second compliance report

It received 137 reports for account support, of which one was actioned, and 316 requests to ban accounts, of which 73 were actioned

Google removes 95,680 content pieces in July in India: Compliance report

Under new IT rules, large digital platforms - with over 5 million users - will have to publish periodic compliance reports every month, mentioning the details of complaints received and action taken

What was the need for new IT rules, Bombay HC asks Centre

The Bombay High Court on Friday asked the Union government what was the need to introduce the recently notified Information Technology Rules, 2021

New IT rules: HC grants more time to Centre to file counter-affidavit

The Madras High Court on Friday granted 10 more days to the Centre to file its counter-affidavit in response to a batch of PIL pleas challenging the new Information Technology (IT) Rules

Delhi HC seeks response from Centre on plea challenging new IT Rules

Delhi HC sought Centre's reply on a plea challenging new IT Rules for allegedly being in gross disregard of fundamental rights of free speech and privacy of users of social media intermediaries

Delhi HC refuses to stay new IT rules regulating digital news media

According to amended IT rules, social media and streaming companies will be required to take down contentious content quicker, appoint grievance redressal officers and assist in investigations.

Twitter appoints California-based Jeremy Kessel as India Grievance Officer

Jeremy Kessel is the Global Legal Policy Director of Twitter

Decoded: At loggerheads with govt over IT rules, Twitter's options and fate

Non-compliance may lead to the loss of protection under the safe harbour provisions accorded by Section 79 of the Information Technology Act