Synopsis: The Information Technology Rules, 2021 have now come into force. Social Media companies will lose their protection under Section 79 of the IT Act if they fail to comply with new rules. Background: The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 came into force on 26th May 2021. They… Continue reading New IT Rules 2021- No protection under the Section 79 of IT Act upon Non compliance
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What is “Traceability Provision” of IT rules 2021?
What is the News? WhatsApp has approached the Delhi High Court. It is challenging the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules,2021 traceability provision of IT rules. What has WhatsApp challenged in the Delhi High Court? Firstly, WhatsApp has challenged the traceability provision in the Information Technology Rules,2021. Secondly, The traceability provision requires the… Continue reading What is “Traceability Provision” of IT rules 2021?
Issues with New IT rules for Social Media
Synopsis: Instead of non-compliance with the new IT rules for social media, social media companies should engage with the government to address their concerns. Introduction: New IT rules of intermediaries will come into effect from today. But, it is expected that most of the global social media giants will not comply with the rules. About the… Continue reading Issues with New IT rules for Social Media
New IT Rules,2021 and the issue of non-compliance.
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Provisions New IT Rules,2021:4 Possible outcome for non-compliance of New IT Rules,2021 What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the IT(Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules,2021 in the Gazette on February 25th,2021. The Government had asked the significant social… Continue reading New IT Rules,2021 and the issue of non-compliance.
Tussle between Government and Social Media Platform
Synopsis: The Government of India ordered micro-blogging platform Twitter to remove the label of manipulated media from some posts shared by its officials. This included Union Ministers, but this order has no legal foot to stand on. Background It is alleged that the Government of India is willing to empower officials to attack political… Continue reading Tussle between Government and Social Media Platform
WhatsApp Privacy Policy Comes into Effect : Issues and Challenges
Synopsis: Whatsapp’s new privacy policy came into effect from May 15, 2021. Whatsapp suggested users, who do not want to agree with their policy, should discontinue. It also claims that the new privacy policy is relevant to only the business version of the app, which is not satisfying. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the advantages of… Continue reading WhatsApp Privacy Policy Comes into Effect : Issues and Challenges
WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy and Data Protection law in India
Synopsis: The government sought a response against WhatsApp’s Privacy policy, but it is just a short-sighted one. The government should focus on long-term solutions like enacting data protection law. Contents1 Introduction:2 The development of WhatsApp’s privacy policy:3 Reason behind WhatsApp’s Privacy policy:4 The Government response:5 Concerns with government decision: Introduction: The central government recently issued… Continue reading WhatsApp’s Privacy Policy and Data Protection law in India
Need for a robust Personal Data Protection Bill
Synopsis: Some concerns in the draft Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 needs to be addressed to make it more effective. Background After the Pandemic, many people are participating in the digital economy. For example, online purchase of groceries, telemedicine, e-education, etc., During the same period, the number of personal data breaches from major digital service… Continue reading Need for a robust Personal Data Protection Bill
Flaws in new IT Rules 2021
Synopsis: The IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) new IT Rules 2021, will result in systematic incremental loss of the freedom of speech and expression. Introduction The final notification of the rules will depend on the decisions of the two petitions filed against it in Kerala and Delhi. The main motive of this… Continue reading Flaws in new IT Rules 2021
The Issue of Programme Code for Media outlets
Synopsis – Karnataka High Court directs media outlets to stick to Programme Code. Contents1 Introduction1.0.1 Concerns-1.0.2 Penalties under the code-1.0.3 What are the challenges in this case? Introduction Karnataka minister resigned after media aired footage that allegedly featured him and an unidentified woman. There has been speculation about the prospect of more such CDs that… Continue reading The Issue of Programme Code for Media outlets
