Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules

[Sushubh]

India’s Draconian Rules for Internet Platforms Threaten User Privacy and Undermine Encryption

The Indian government’s new Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code (“2021 Rules”) pose huge problems for free expression and Internet users’ privacy. They include dangerous requirements for platforms to identify the origins of messages and pre-screen content, which fundamentally...

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[Sushubh]

[IT Rules 2021] We sometimes feel HC is not taken seriously: Madras High Court adjourns case again after Centre seeks last chance to file counter

The Madras High Court on Friday was constrained to adjourn the hearing in the petitions challenging the validity of the Information Technology (Intermediary Gui

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[Sushubh]

ANALYSIS OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (INTERMEDIARY GUIDELINES AND DIGITAL MEDIA ETHICS CODE) RULES, 2021

ANALYSIS OF THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (INTERMEDIARY GUIDELINES AND DIGITAL MEDIA ETHICS CODE) RULES, 2021 1. Introduction The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (hereinafter “MEITY”) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (hereinafter “MIB”) on 25.02.2021, notified the...

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[Sushubh]

'Dissent In Democracy Is Vital' : Bombay High Court Stays Enforcement Of IT Rules 'Code Of Ethics' Against Digital Media

The Bombay High Court on Saturday stayed Rules 9(1) and 9(3) of the

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[Sushubh]

Dissent in democracy vital; Code of Ethics under IT Rules 2021 a 'Sword of Damocles' hanging over people: Bombay High Court stays Rule 9

Criticism and acceptance of contra views is crucial in democracy, the Bombay High Court observed partially staying the operation of Rule 9(1) and (3) of the rec

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[Sushubh]

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[Navjot Singh]

All three suggestions contradict each other. And I guess they meant these as rules and not suggestions.

 

[Sushubh]

The main difference is that they are holding a press conference. Though not sure if they took questions.

 

[Navjot Singh]

As a journalist, I would be pretty scared to even open my mouth.

 

[Sushubh]

it's likely the few remaining journalists who were there are there because they are not scared to be there!