The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021). The 2022 Amendments have heightened the compliance requirements for intermediaries, potentially increasing the risk to their safe harbour protections.
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As Elon Musk takes over Twitter, a note of caution
His stated vision for the platform includes advancing free speech, reducing political tribalism. But it will require patience for nuance and experienced staff to apply the principles of free expression which, in many instances, are complex determinations.