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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.

New IT Act may bring in deliberate misinformation, doxxing as offences
Updated On : 14 Jul 2022 | 11:49 AM IST

Why is there a growing unease between the govt and Big Tech in India?

India is seeing yet another showdown between Twitter and regulators. The microblogging site has challenged the government's directives asking it to take down certain posts. Why is this growing unease?

Why is there a growing unease between the govt and Big Tech in India?
Updated On : 07 Jul 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

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

Why Twitter sought legal action and moved HC against Indian govt
Updated On : 06 Jul 2022 | 9:07 PM IST

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'

Twitter files petition for judicial review of Indian orders on takedown
Updated On : 06 Jul 2022 | 9:35 AM IST

New IT rules likely to impact ease of business in India, says report

Study says proposal to trace origin of a message on social media platforms is technologically unfeasible

New IT rules likely to impact ease of business in India, says report
Updated On : 04 Jul 2022 | 11:30 PM IST

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

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

Warning to Twitter aimed at 'securing internet' in India: Govt sources
Updated On : 29 Jun 2022 | 10:04 PM IST

Twitter India gets 'one last chance' to comply with Centre's new IT rules

MeitY's notice to Twitter came after the company's "repeated failures to act on the content take-down notices sent under Section 69 A of the IT Act"

Twitter India gets 'one last chance' to comply with Centre's new IT rules
Updated On : 29 Jun 2022 | 12:30 PM IST

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

Blockchain startup Newrl eyes 10% tokenisation market share by 2023
Updated On : 23 Jun 2022 | 7:55 PM IST

Self-regulation by social media companies a positive step: Legal experts

'Tactical move by govt in terms of dealing with policy, regulatory challenges'

Self-regulation by social media companies a positive step: Legal experts
Updated On : 09 Jun 2022 | 12:01 AM IST

IT rules draft to be back with revisions: Impact on social media explained

A year after releasing IT Rules 2021, the govt proposed a clutch of changes in it. While we await the revised version, find out what the original draft proposed and its impact on social media giants

IT rules draft to be back with revisions: Impact on social media explained
Updated On : 06 Jun 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

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

Why new CERT-In rules will be game changer in India's cyber security space
Updated On : 10 May 2022 | 10:28 PM IST

SC stays proceedings before HCs in matters involving challenges to IT Rules

Supreme Court stayed further proceedings before high courts in matters involving challenges to IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021

SC stays proceedings before HCs in matters involving challenges to IT Rules
Updated On : 09 May 2022 | 3:30 PM IST

Ola fracas reveals data privacy conundrum in electric vehicle industry

Questions are being raised on ola as to what extent can these new-age automobiles track user data and to what ends can they be utilised

Ola fracas reveals data privacy conundrum in electric vehicle industry
Updated On : 28 Apr 2022 | 2:54 PM IST

No proposal under consideration to take back IT Rules 2021: MoS IT

The rules provide for a time-bound and robust grievance redressal mechanism

No proposal under consideration to take back IT Rules 2021: MoS IT
Updated On : 01 Apr 2022 | 5:55 PM IST

Govt blocked 1,311 web links under IT Act in 2022: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Of these, 1,264 links were blocked by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) and 47 links by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry in the current year

Govt blocked 1,311 web links under IT Act in 2022: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Updated On : 25 Mar 2022 | 7:38 PM IST

Govt bans 20 YouTube channels, two websites under new IT rules

The Youtube channels and the websites were allegedly running anti-India content from Pakistan.

Govt bans 20 YouTube channels, two websites under new IT rules
Updated On : 21 Dec 2021 | 9:19 AM IST

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

Most of those arrested under IT Act between 18 and 30, shows data
Updated On : 19 Dec 2021 | 9:23 PM IST

Over 700 cases registered under IT Act in 2020 for privacy violation

More than 700 cases were registered in 2020 for violation of privacy under Section 66E of the Information Technology Act, 2000, Parliament was informed on Friday

Over 700 cases registered under IT Act in 2020 for privacy violation
Updated On : 11 Dec 2021 | 2:36 AM IST

Tighter rules likely for social media firms, may supersede IT laws: Experts

Players stand to lose safe harbour provisions that protect them from third party content; platforms that do not act as intermediaries may be treated as publishers, held accountable for hosted content

Tighter rules likely for social media firms, may supersede IT laws: Experts
Updated On : 25 Nov 2021 | 12:15 AM IST

Rajasthan govt imposes Rs 27 lakh fine on Vodafone in data leak case

In its first case it has heard and dealt with under the IT Act 2000, the Rajasthan government on Monday imposed a fine of Rs 27 lakh on telecom company Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) on a data leak matter

Rajasthan govt imposes Rs 27 lakh fine on Vodafone in data leak case
Updated On : 07 Sep 2021 | 8:45 PM IST