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India weighs panel to rule on appeals against social media takedowns

India is considering whether to set up an appeals panel with the power to reverse the content moderation decisions of social media firms, the information technology ministry said, in what would be the first such move of its kind worldwide. The revelation came in a document seeking comments on plans for changes to IT rules […]

India weighs appeal panel against social media takedowns News

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India is considering whether to set up an appeals panel with the power to reverse the content moderation decisions of social media firms, the information technology ministry said, in what would be the first such move of its kind worldwide. There could be more than one such…

India weighs appeal panel against social media takedowns | The Straits Times

NEW DELHI (REUTERS) – India is considering whether to set up an appeals panel with the power to reverse the content moderation decisions of social media firms, the information technology ministry said, in what would be the first such move of its kind worldwide. The revelation came in a document canvassing public comment on plans […]

UPDATE 2-India weighs panel to rule on appeals against social media takedowns

* Govt proposes panels with authority over social media * 30-day timeline for grievance resolutions * Advocacy group terms move as ‘problematic’ * India among govts with most social takedown requests (Adds advocacy group comments; paragraphs 7,8) By Munsif Vengattil NEW DELHI, June 2 (Reuters) – India is considering whether to set up an appeals […]

India weighs appeal panel against social media takedowns – NewsBreak

NEW DELHI, June 2 (Reuters) – India is considering whether to set up an appeals panel with the power to reverse the content moderation decisions of social media firms, the information technology ministry said, in what would be the first such move of its kind worldwide. The revelation came in a document seeking comments on […]

India weighs appeal panel for social media takedowns

The revelation came in a document seeking comments on plans for changes to IT rules that took effect last year, and aim to regulate social media content, making firms such as Facebook, YouTube and Twitter more accountable. The document, made public on Thursday, proposed one or more such appeal panels. It set a deadline of […]

India weighs appeal panel for social media takedowns -Breaking

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: 3D-printed Fb and Twitter logos are seen on this image illustration made in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina on January 26, 2016. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India is contemplating whether or not to arrange an appellate panel to listen to grievances by social media customers in opposition to operators’ choices […]

India weighs appeal panel against social media takedowns | Euronews

By Munsif Vengattil NEWDELHI – India is considering whether to set up an appeals panel with the power to reverse the content moderation decisions of social media firms, the information technology ministry said, in what would be the first such move of its kind worldwide. The revelation came in a document seeking comments on plans […]

Google, Facebook And More Tech Giants Say New Cyber Security Rule to Make Doing Business in India Tougher – TopologyPro One – News Aggregator and Search Portal

India’s new directive which mandates reporting of cyberattack incidents within six hours and storing users’ logs for 5 years will make it difficult for companies to do business in the country, 11 international bodies having tech giants like Google, Facebook and HP as members said in a joint letter to the government. The joint letter […]

India to develop framework to check fake reviews on e-commerce platforms

What’s happening? The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) on May 28 announced that it will develop a framework to curb fake reviews on e-commerce websites like Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra. Why is this important? The e-commerce shopping experience is significantly shaped by reviews shared by other buyers because the customer cannot physically view or examine a product. […]

Shanghai announces action plan for economic recovery

Home > > Shanghai announces action plan for economic recovery ( Xinhua ) 08:17, May 30, 2022 *Shanghai will promote work resumption in all sectors by expanding the scope of subsidies for enterprises’ epidemic prevention and disinfection, stabilizing industrial and supply chains in the Yangtze River Delta, and smoothing domestic and international logistics and transportation […]

Beijing poised to play the long game when it comes to Taiwan

BEIJING – Two days after President Joe Biden declared that the United States would defend Taiwan if China attacks the self-ruled island, the Chinese army announced it had recently held a large-scale military exercise around Taiwan as a “stern warning”. Accusing the US of colluding with Taiwan, a People’s Liberation Army spokesman last Wednesday called […]

Hong Kong policeman held for drink-driving after Tesla allegedly hits man

Add Your News Hong Kong policeman held for drink-driving after Tesla allegedly hits man Black Tesla rams into a bakery after driver, 26, loses control of vehicle at junction in Cheung Sha Wan around 4am on Saturday. Police have arrested an off-duty officer for drink-driving after he allegedly hit a pedestrian in Hong Kong’s Cheung […]

Take Swimming Test Online, University In China Tells Students: Report The Wall.fyi

China: The transfer to carry swimming checks on-line was attributable to Covid, the report stated (Representational)Beijing: After China’s Shanghai University introduced their transfer the swimming check on-line amid the COVID-19 outbreak, netizens went right into a meme fest, with one of many college students donning swimming goggles and a hat to leap from his nightstand […]

Chinese Crypto Exchange Huobi To Expand In Latin America, Buys Bitex Crypto Exchange

The Chinese crypto exchange Huobi announced that it had purchased a Latin American cryptocurrency exchange, Bitex. The exchange did this to reach out to Latin American countries like Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Huobi explains that the firm is expanding its influence in Latin America as it sees the region as one of the most […]