India: Content Moderation Regulation in Due Diligence by Intermediaries under Information Technology Act and Rules
Progress
Current status
revoked
15 Mar 2024 revoked
01 Mar 2024 adopted
Scope
Implementers
India
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
ML and AI development
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Terminated advisory concerning concerning Due Diligence by Intermediaries under the Information Technology Act and Rules including content moderation regulation
On 15 March 2024, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of India terminated its advisory to intermediaries and platforms under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Medi…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
termination
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Issued advisory concerning concerning Due Diligence by Intermediaries under the Information Technology Act and Rules including content moderation regulation
On 1 March 2024, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of India issued an advisory to intermediaries and platforms, urging them to ensure compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Information Technology (Intermediary …
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government