What does Section 79 of IT Act mean for social media intermediaries?
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The new digital rules ask social media companies to identify within 36 hours the originator of a flagged message as well as to conduct additional due diligence, including the appointment of a Chief Compliance Officer, Nodal Contact Person, and resident Grievance Officer. What has caught the limelight of people is the term ‘safe harbour’ which is basically if these social media platforms don’t comply with the new rules.
