Digital Media Regulation Sparks Fears of Curbs on Press Freedom in India
Media executives fear such oversight could lead to censorship of content seen as critical of the government. By Reuters | Updated: 13 March 2021 10:08 IST
Highlights
The new code is aimed at pushing Facebook, Twitter to takedown content
However, the Digital Media Ethics Code also extends to news websites
India s new oversight of digital news platforms is drawing protest from the media industry and activists who fear the rules will curb press freedom in the world s largest democracy.
India, which has one of the world s biggest and most diverse media industries, last month announced the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code, aimed at pushing Big Tech firms such as Facebook to comply with content takedown orders. However, it also extends to news websites.
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