Synopsis: Social media is a direct product of the globalized internet, which connects people all over the globe. It significantly impacts economic, social, and political discourse in a country. Hence, the government formulated new Information Technology Rules, 2021 to regulate them and prevent their misuse. Contents1 Background:2 About Social Media:3 Information Technology Rules, 2021 related… Continue reading Rationale behind New Information Technology Rules, 2021
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“Safe Harbour Protection” for Twitter Withdrawn
What is the News? According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY), Twitter has failed to comply with the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021. This means the “Safe Harbour” Protection under Section 79 of the Information Technology (IT) Act is withdrawn for Twitter. What is “Safe Harbour” Protection under Section 79 of IT Act?… Continue reading “Safe Harbour Protection” for Twitter Withdrawn
G7 accommodates Indian stand on the need for “Internet shutdown”
Contents1 What is the News?2 Internet Shutdowns all over the world:3 Examples of Internet Shutdowns in India:4 What was the original G7 statement on Internet Shutdown?5 What were India’s objections to the G7 statement?6 Was the G7 statement on Internet shutdown changed then? What is the News? The G7 countries statement on the Internet Shutdown… Continue reading G7 accommodates Indian stand on the need for “Internet shutdown”
Securing privacy and data rights in the age of social audio
Synopsis: Privacy and data rights remain out of focus on social audio. Introduction The clubhouse is a new social networking app based around audio rooms. It crossed over 2 million Android downloads last month. The main feature of the app is the unique audio medium through which its users interact. This feature makes clubhouse different… Continue reading Securing privacy and data rights in the age of social audio
Protecting human rights in the age of disinformation
Synopsis: Despite the threat of information disorder (spread of disinformation), human rights-friendly governance is both possible and achievable. Introduction The Supreme Court of India (SC) recently warned against any attempt to curb free speech. The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Special Rapporteur gave a report on “Disinformation and Freedom of Opinion and Expression”, which is… Continue reading Protecting human rights in the age of disinformation
Traceability Provisions Under the new IT Rules will encroach into User’s Privacy
Synopsis: The significant social media intermediaries (including whatsapp) are unhappy with the traceability provision under the new IT rules. This would end the encryption feature on messaging platforms and would undermine users’ privacy. This calls for reconsidering the concerning provisions of new rules. Contents1 Background:2 What is Traceability Provision?3 Why does the Government want to… Continue reading Traceability Provisions Under the new IT Rules will encroach into User’s Privacy
Need to Reform the Information Technology Rules, 2021
Synopsis: Though, the Information Technology Rules, 2021 has many positives there are some ambiguities that need to be addressed. What are the positive provisions in the Information Technology Rules, 2021? Positives in the Information Technology Rules, 2021: It mandates duties on social media platforms such as Removal of non-consensual intimate pictures within 24 hours, Publication… Continue reading Need to Reform the Information Technology Rules, 2021
Tussle between Government and Social Media companies
Synopsis: The new IT rules have initiated a tussle between Government and Social Media companies. The government wants compliance while the companies are hesitant to adopt them on the grounds of privacy and freedom. Background: The fault lines are hardening between the government and social media companies over the adoption of the Information Technology (Guidelines… Continue reading Tussle between Government and Social Media companies
New IT Rules for Social Media and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 New IT Rules 2021 for Social Media3 Issues surrounding the New IT Rules 2021 for Social Media3.1 View of Social media companies4 Government argument in support of New IT rules for social media5 Suggestions6 Conclusion Introduction The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 came into force in… Continue reading New IT Rules for Social Media and its challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Traceability Provision of New IT Rules 2021
What is the News? The Government of India has referred to the 2019 Supreme Court order to justify the introduction of Traceability Provision in the IT (Information Technology) Rules, 2021. The Traceability Provision requires the social media platforms to compulsorily identify the first originator of the information in India, upon government or court order. About the… Continue reading Traceability Provision of New IT Rules 2021
