SHORT ANSWER:
Recent amendments and rulings have introduced regulations for social media platforms regarding content moderation and user privacy.
DETAILS:
- The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, require social media platforms to appoint compliance officers and remove harmful content within a specific timeframe.
- The Supreme Court has ruled on the need for user privacy and data protection, influencing how social media companies handle user information.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Non-compliance with the IT Rules can lead to loss of intermediary status and legal action against the platforms.
SOURCE:
- Information Technology Act, 2000; Supreme Court rulings.
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