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Govt Tightens Grip On Social Media Entities, Presses For Release Of Monthly Compliance Report

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-14T12:36:18.770181+05:30

- The IT Ministry has directed social media platforms to ensure compliance with Rule 4 of the IT Rules 2021. - Platforms must publish monthly compliance reports, detailing complaints received, actions taken, and content removed or blocked. - Rule 4 mandates the appointment of a grievance officer and the use of automated content moderation tools. - This directive follows the Bombay High Court's order to remove deepfakes and act on flagged content promptly. - The upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act will further safeguard personal data and impose additional responsibilities on social media platforms. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/meity-tightens-grip-on-social-media-platforms-reminds-them-to-publish-monthly-compliance-report/)

The IT Ministry has directed social media platforms to ensure compliance with Rule 4 of the IT Rules 2021.
Platforms must publish monthly compliance reports, detailing complaints received, actions taken, and content removed or blocked.
Rule 4 mandates the appointment of a grievance officer and the use of automated content moderation tools.
This directive follows the Bombay High Court's order to remove deepfakes and act on flagged content promptly.
The upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act will further safeguard personal data and impose additional responsibilities on social media platforms.

Source: Inc42