Indian Newspaper Society slams Centre over its new 'fact-checking' rules
The INS called the new rules on fact-checking
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The INS called the new rules on fact-checking
The controversial unit will comprise two representatives from the Union information technology ministry and statistics ministry, along with a media expert and a legal expert, senior government officials told 'Indian Express.'
The amended IT Rules are the most updated version of attempt to influence information flow
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
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.