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The advisory by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) mandates that intermediaries communicate prohibited content, particularly those specified under Rule 3(1)(b) of the IT Rules, clearly and precisely to users.
The advisory emphasises the need for clear communication to users regarding content that is not permitted under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules.
The advisory says that terms of service and user agreements must clearly highlight that platforms are under obligation to report legal violations to law enforcement agencies.
The government on Tuesday advised all intermediaries - including social media platforms like Instagram and X - to ensure users "do not violate the prohibited content" rule of the IT Act, as it bids to combat the worrying trend of deepfakes.
Intermediaries will be under obligation to report violations to law enforcement agencies