Topic: IT rules
‘Metadata’ conundrum: How draft amendment to the IT rules enables surveillance, undermines privacy
On 22 October 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the draft amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital...
IFF raises concerns over draft IT Amendment Rules on synthetic media, deepfakes
The Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) has warned that the proposed amendments to the Information Technology Rules could lead to overbroad censorship, compelled speech, and...
Bombay HC strikes down IT Rules amendment, terms Fact Check Unit ‘unconstitutional’
In a setback to the Union government, the Bombay High Court on Friday struck down as “unconstitutional” the amended Information Technology (IT) Rules, which empowered the government to identify “fake news” on social media platforms through a “Fact Check Unit” (FCU).
We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi High Court
Messaging application WhatsApp on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that the company would leave India if it was compelled to break encryption of messages and calls under the 2021 Information Technology Rules.
India bans 14 messaging apps citing crackdown on terror activities
Citing a major crackdown on terrorist activities, India on Monday announced that it has banned 14 mobile messaging applications.
The banned apps include Crypviser, Enigma,...
Govt tells Bombay HC fact check unit won’t be notified till July 5
The Union government on Thursday informed the Bombay High Court that it will not notify the formation of the fact-checking body until July 5,...
