The Indian Ministry of Defence has empowered the armed forces with direct authority to manage illegal social media content related to the military. This shift enables rapid response to online misinformation as the military no longer relies on the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for content removal, a process previously marked by delays.
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A senior official, now the “nodal officer” within the Additional Directorate General of Strategic Communication, has been appointed to identify unlawful content and issue removal requests under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act. This change streamlines the military’s ability to protect national security by allowing faster action against misinformation and harmful content from accounts linked to hostile entities. The military’s new role aligns with Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, which mandates swift intermediary response to legitimate takedown requests or risks revoking safe harbour protections. Legal experts have pointed to ongoing ambiguities around Section 79(3)(b), highlighting concerns over its broad interpretation for content regulation.
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