IT Rules: Govt Sets 50 Lakh Users Threshold To Define 'Significant Social Media Intermediary' The new rules require 'significant social media intermediaries' to follow additional due diligence Representational Image Outlook Web Bureau 2021-02-27T15:35:12+05:30 IT Rules: Govt Sets 50 Lakh Users Threshold To Define 'Significant Social Media Intermediary' outlookindia.com 2021-02-27T17:26:47+05:30 The government has set fifty lakh registered users as the threshold for defining 'significant social media intermediary', which will have to adhere to additional obligations and compliance under the new IT rules that intend to crack down on misuse of social media platforms. The new rules, announced earlier this week, require 'significant social media intermediaries' to follow additional due diligence, including the appointment of a chief compliance officer, nodal contact person, and resident grievance officer. All three officials will have to reside in India.