Consider the following statements regarding New IT Rules 2021 for Social Media1. Social media platforms has to compulsorily identify the first originator of the information in India, upon government or court order. 2. Social media companies have to publish a weekly compliance report. 3. Significant social media intermediaries are social media platforms with a large user base. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Social media companies are prohibited from hosting or publishing any unlawful information. This information is “in relation to the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, public order, friendly relations with foreign countries, etc”.
If such information is hosted or published the government can take down such information within 24 hours. The user will be given a notice before his/her content is taken down.
Traceability mechanism: This provision requires the social media platforms to compulsorily identify the first originator of the information in India, upon government or court order.
Social media platforms are classified into two categories
- Social media intermediaries – Platforms that have a limited user base.
- Significant social media intermediaries – These are the platforms with a large user base.

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