Government Amends IT Rules to Enhance Transparency and Accountability
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, specifically Rule 3(1)(d), to improve transparency, accountability, and safeguards in the removal of unlawful online content by intermediaries. Key features include senior-level authorisation for content removal, detailed reasoned intimations, and a periodic review mechanism. These changes aim to ensure lawful and proportionate actions while balancing citizens' rights with regulatory powers. The amendments will take effect on November 1, 2025.
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