The disinformation playbook: A government that wants to fact check the fact-checkers
The amended IT Rules are the most updated version of attempt to influence information flow
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IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar writes: IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet
Misinformation is a clear and present danger to goal of a safe and trusted internet. Since the government alone has access to certain data, it is best placed to flag falsehoods
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Why has Kunal Kamra gone to Bombay HC against the government's proposed 'fact checking unit' for social media content?
According to the new IT rules, any online content that the ministry-appointed fact-checking body marks as “fake or misleading” will have to be taken down by online intermediaries if they wish to retain legal immunity against third-party content.
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Bombay High Court seeks Centre's reply to Kunal Kamra's plea against amended IT Rules
The petition stated that unless the court granted interim relief of staying such Rules, the same will cause "grave and irreparable harm, injury and prejudice" to the petitioner and other citizens of India.
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'Fact Check': Kapil Sibal Slams Modi Govt Over IT Amendment Rules
Taking a swipe at the Modi govt over the fact-check provisions of the IT Amendment Rules, Sibal said that centre will now decide what is fake, while Amit Shah said democracy is not in danger.
Source: india.com