India: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting advisory on misinformation and disinformation
Progress
Current status
adopted
20 Jan 2024 adopted
Scope
Implementers
India
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
platform intermediary: user-generated content
streaming service provider
platform intermediary: e-commerce
software provider: app stores
search service provider
software provider: other software
messaging service provider
platform intermediary: other
infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Announced Ministry of Information and Broadcasting advisory on misinformation and disinformation
On 20 January 2024, the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting adopted an advisory regarding misinformation and disinformation, specifically concerning the Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha at Ayodhya. The advisory concerns newspapers, private sate…
SourceEvent type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government