U.S. lobby groups cast doubts over independence of India content appeal panel

By Aditya Kalra and Munsif Vengattil

Technology
Wednesday, 20 Jul 2022
2:43 PM MYT

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NEW DELHI (Reuters) - U.S. lobby groups representing Facebook and Twitter are concerned India's plan to form a government panel to hear appeals against content moderation decisions could lack independence, documents seen by Reuters show.

The proposed policy change is the latest flashpoint between India and technology giants which have for years said stricter regulations are hurting their business and investment plans.

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U.S. lobby groups cast doubts over independence of India content appeal panel