India: Implemented blocking of social media accounts due to misinformation on Ukraine conflict
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Implemented blocking of social media accounts due to misinformation on Ukraine conflict
On 4 April 2022, the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) issued several orders to social media and news companies to block access to twenty-two YouTube channels, three Twitter accounts, one Facebook account and a news webpage. The MIB noted that those twenty-two YouTube channels were spreading “anti-Indian” content and false information regarding the “situation in Ukraine”, which could endanger India’s foreign relations. The MIB decision follows the adoption of the Information Technology Rules on 2 February 2021, giving the ministry the power to restrict access to content during emergencies where “no delay is acceptable”.
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Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
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Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category
Firm-specific
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
user content: any format: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Takedown requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
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