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IT Rule Amendments Face Pushback From Industry Groups Why in the News ? Proposed amendments to the IT Rules, 2021 have faced strong opposition from industry bodies and digital rights groups. Concerns relate to binding government advisories, censorship risks, and impact on safe harbour protections, prompting the government to reconsider provisions and avoid ex post …
Read MoreGovernment Clarifies Creators Not Treated As Publishers Why in the News ? The government has clarified that social media influencers and content creators will not be treated as publishers under proposed amendments to the IT Rules, 2021. The move follows stakeholder concerns over free speech, regulation, and digital rights, with critics drawing parallels to ex …
Read MoreRethinking Proposed Changes to India’s Internet Governance Framework Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions, E-Governance GS-3: Inclusive Growth, Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Why in the News ? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2021. These changes significantly expand executive powers, …
Read MoreIndia’s Internet Censorship Varies Across Service Providers Why in the News ? A recent study highlights inconsistencies in internet censorship in India, showing that ISPs block websites differently despite receiving identical government orders. The findings raise concerns about transparency, uniformity, and digital rights in India’s internet governance framework, echoing principles of environmental democracy where transparency …
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