Platforms Using Algorithms May Lose Section 79 Safe Harbour

Government looks at scrapping legal immunity for social media platforms

At the heart of the deliberations is a rethink of the concept of “safe harbour”, a legal protection that shields internet intermediaries from liability for third-party content.

Platforms using algorithms may lose Section 79 safe harbour

The Indian government is considering removing safe harbour protection for social media platforms that use algorithms to rank or promote content, potentially increasing their liability for user posts.

Centre Weighs Withdrawing Safe Harbour For Meta, Google, X: Report

The MeitY has begun discussions on whether these platforms should continue to enjoy protection under Section 79 of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000