Google, Facebook and WhatsApp have shared details with the IT Ministry as per the requirement of the new digital rules, but Twitter is still not following the norms.
According to government sources, large social media companies like Google, Facebook and WhatsApp have shared details with the IT Ministry as per the requirement of the new digital rules, but Twitter is still not following the norms
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As per sources, WhatsApp has approached Delhi High Court on May 25
WhatsApp has moved Delhi High Court against the government on the new social media intermediary rules that would require messaging services to âtraceâ the originator of messages flagged, according to sources. The move comes at a time when the new IT rules require social media companies to undertake greater due diligence, and make these digital platforms more accountable and responsible for the content hosted by them.
As per sources, WhatsApp has approached Delhi High Court on May 25 against the IT rules imposed recently that would require messaging services to trace the origin of particular messages sent on the service. When contacted, a WhatsApp spokesperson said requiring messaging apps to âtraceâ chats is the equivalent of asking them to keep a fingerprint of every single message sent on WhatsApp. This would break end-to-end encryption and fundamentally undermine people s
Aim to comply with IT rules, working to implement operational processes: Facebook PTI
Updated : May 25, 2021, 1:00 pm IST
The social media giant, however, said it continues to discuss a few of the issues which need more engagement with the government
The company, however, did not divulge additional details. (Photo: PTI)
New Delhi: Facebook on Tuesday said it is working to implement operational processes and aims to comply with the provisions of the IT rules that come into effect from May 26.
The social media giant, however, said it continues to discuss a few of the issues which need more engagement with the government.