Updated Feb 08, 2021 | 13:33 IST
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Key Highlights
Section 69A of the IT Act enables the Centre to block public access to any information (via computer resource) “in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the State, friendly relations with foreign states or public order or for preventing incitement to the commission of any cognizable offence.”
A failure to comply with Section 69A of the IT Act could lead to an intermediary facing “imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years,” and potentially attracting financial penalties as well