Owaisi questions minister on IT rules for content takedowns; safeguards ensure transparency
In response to an unstarred question by Asaduddin Owaisi in the Lok Sabha, the Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada said that safeguards under the IT rules ensure transparency and accountability in content takedown actions. The minister highlighted amendments effective November 15, 2025, requiring directions to remove unlawful content only from senior officials and specifying legal reasons for such actions. All takedowns are subject to monthly review by officers at least of Secretary rank. This framework aims to balance citizens' rights with national security concerns.
18 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The Indian government and Meta are negotiating the use of paid content linked to child sexual abuse on Instagram, emphasizing the need for compliance with Indian law.
3 SEPT 2026
— NDTV
The NHRC initiated a formal investigation into Instagram's handling of child abuse material advertisements, demanding reports from multiple government agencies and Meta.
9 SEPT 2026
— BBC
Tech Transparency Project (TTP) discovered Meta continued to run ads featuring AI-generated child sexual abuse material in India despite a government order to remove such content.
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