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SHORT ANSWER: Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 provides a safe harbor for intermediaries, including social media platforms, from liability for user-generated content if they follow due diligence. DETAILS: - Social media platforms are not liable for defamatory content posted by users if they act as intermediaries and comply with the rules set by the Act. - They must remove any unlawful content upon receiving actual knowledge or on being notified by the appropriate government or its agency. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Failure to comply with due diligence can lead to the platform being held liable for the content. SOURCE: - Information Technology Act, 2000
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