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Centre To Release Social Media Regulations Policy In 2020, Identities Of Users Might Have To Be Revealed

Lawstreet Journal 14 Feb 2020 4:32pm

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As reported on 13th February, 2020, it has come forth that the identities of Facebook, WhatsApp, Tiktok users are to be revealed. This particular requirement has come to light as governments around the world have been trying to hold social media companies accountable for the content that has been circulated such as fake news, child pornography, racist slurs, or content that includes terrorist counters. 

Whatsapp has refused to reveal the origin of the rumors thereby citing the privacy rule and end to end encryption for it's 400 million Indian users. But has offered a research programme that will help in the prevention of spreading fake news and further launched a public education campaign in the country. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Tiktok will have to reveal the information if the Indian government agencies ask them to do so. This is as per the Social Media Regulations Policy that is to be released in the next few months of 2020 by the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology. “The guidelines for intermediaries are under process," said N.N. Kaul, the media adviser to the Minister Of Electronics & Information Technology. “We cannot comment on the guidelines or changes till they are published. The provisions in the earlier draft had required social media platforms to help the government trace the origins of post within 72 hours of a request. The records had to be preserved for at least 180 days to help government investigate the records. The rules cover all the social media and messaging apps. Whether… Continue Reading...


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