TechnologyIndia Proposes IT Rules Amendment to Strengthen Digital Governance
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology proposed amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, on March 30, 2026. The changes clarify data retention obligations, make ministry advisories binding under Section 79 safe harbour provisions, expand digital media oversight to include user-generated news content, and shift regulatory focus from complaints to broader systemic issues, aiming to modernize India's digital regulatory framework.
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