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IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2021

Grievance Officer, Chief Compliance Officer for major social media (5mn+ users). 2022: Grievance Appellate Committee. 2023: Fact Check Unit (stayed by Bombay HC).

Enforced
25 February 2021
Amended
2022, 2023
Ministry
Ministry of Electronics & IT

Key provisions and changes

  • Grievance Appellate Committee
  • Traceability for messaging
  • Monthly compliance reports
  • Fact Check Unit (challenged)
  • OTT self-regulation framework