NEW DELHI: Internet freedom advocates on Feb 26 warned new Indian social media regulations could pose a threat to freedom of expression, after New Delhi announced plans for tough new rules that could force platforms to remove content it deems objectionable.
Under the new regulations – unveiled on Thursday and due to come into force in three months – social media platforms, online streaming services and digital news services could be forced to remove content 36 hours after a complaint is made.
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