The Centre on October 23 notified amendments to Rule 3(1)(d) of the IT Rules, 2021, “to enhance transparency, accountability and safeguards”, the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) said in a release.

It added that the new framework, set to come into effect from November 15, 2025, ensures “senior-level authorisation, reasons intimations and periodic review for proportionate and lawful action”. Also Read | Apple loses UK lawsuit over unfair 30% App Store commissions: What we know

What are the IT Rules, 2021?

The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 or IT Rules, 2021 prescribe due diligence obligations on intermediaries, including social media intermediaries, with the objective of ensuring online safety, security and accountabili

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