By RoyalKhan
There was a huge panic among social media users over the banned on Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter in Delhi, with the new IT rules allaying their concerns. According to the new IT rules, these social media platforms will not be banned in the country anytime soon. Because many people are also misusing these social media, the New Information Technology (Intermediate Guidelines and Digital Media Code of Conduct) Rules 2021, recently implemented in the form of a new IT Rules 2021, this rule will start from today. Has been implemented. All these rules have to be followed by the people and due to this, let us tell you, this new rule came into force after giving a three-month window to the big social media networks to follow the guidelines, which was the first time in February. was issued.
Large social media platforms are clearly defined, having more than 5 million registered users, meaning Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the Made in India Kuo app, all classified as large social media platforms has gone. The new IT rules emphasize that the social media platform has a large grievance redressal mechanism, active monitoring of content on the platform, monthly compliance reports for Indian users and appointing a resident grievance officer as part of the self-regulation mechanism is required.
If any one of these social media platforms fails to accept these guidelines, then their account will be disabled for longtime as a social media platform. Due to this, a government official said that if the rules are not followed, the government can also take action against them according to the law of the country.
Section 79 of the new IT regulations also specifically provides immunity to digital media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and WhatsApp against liability for posts made to third-party information or data on their networks.
Facebook has said that it will follow IT rules. And "Our objective is to follow the provisions of the IT regulations and continue to discuss some issues that may also require greater engagement with the government. As per the IT rules, we will implement operational procedures and improve efficiency Facebook is committed. An official spokesperson of the company said in a statement that "people on our platform have the ability to express themselves freely and safely."
In such cases, if the social media platforms do not comply with the new IT Rules 2021, it is clearly mentioned that this legal exemption will be withdrawn and the digital media platforms will also be part of the legal proceedings. And these social media will be banned.
Let us also tell you. In February new rules were announced, including the appointment of Chief Compliance Officer, Nodal Contact Person and Resident Grievance Officer to follow extra due diligence on big social media like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp Platform is required.
Let us also tell you WhatsApp file lawsuit: Earlier in the day, WhatsApp filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court challenging the government's new digital rules, stating that the company should be given access to encrypted messages. The requirement would break privacy protections. The petition, filed on Tuesday evening, calls for the message service provider to announce the necessary rule to identify the first promoter of any message flagged as a violation of privacy rights provided by the constitution.
On Tuesday, Facebook and Google made a statement and said that companies will follow the new IT rules of the country. And Google stated that the company has continuously invested in significant product changes, resources and personnel to ensure that it is effectively and fairly combating illegal content, and also complies with local laws in its jurisdiction is.
The spokesman said, "We realize that our work in securing our platforms has never been completed but we will continue to refine our existing approaches, and develop our policies and make decisions as transparent as possible about how will be.
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