India s new social media rules give the government broad powers to block some content and break encryption. It s the latest in a standoff with tech companies over censorship, privacy and free speech.
Posted: Jun 10, 2021 2:31 PM PT | Last Updated: June 10
Jaswinder Singh Bains of Surrey, B.C. centre, in the green vest also known as rapper Jazzy B says he was blocked from Twitter in India because of his outspoken in support of farmers protesting controversial new agricultural laws in India.(Submitted by Jaswinder Singh Bains)
Read more about Lawyer files complaint Twitter before Delhi HC, says firm broke IT rules on Business Standard. Amit Achrya asks court to direct the government to make Twitter discharge is obligations under the IT Rules 2021.
New IT rules: 7 social media platforms comply with some guidelines; Twitter drags feet - The rules were notified in February and 3-month time period was given to social media platforms to implement them.