What is the government's approach to social media firms violating IT rules

Govt to enable citizens to file FIR against social media firms for IT rule violation
  • The government plans to enable citizens to file FIRs (First Information Reports) against social media firms for violating IT (Information Technology) rules.
  • This means that if citizens come across any content on social media platforms that they believe to be in violation of IT rules, they can register a complaint with the police and file an FIR.
  • The FIR will serve as a formal complaint against the social media firm, bringing the issue to the attention of law enforcement agencies.
  • By allowing citizens to file FIRs, the government aims to involve the public in reporting and addressing IT rule violations on social media platforms.
  • It also intends to hold social media firms accountable for any breaches of IT rules, ensuring that platforms adhere to the guidelines set by the government.
Overall, this move empowers citizens to actively participate in the regulation of social media platforms and strengthens the government's approach to addressing IT rule violations.
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