Online content blocking powers require written reasons, prescribed safeguards, and intermediary compliance on specified security and public-order grounds. Section 69A permits written directions requiring a government agency or intermediary to block public access to information through a computer resource on ... Summary
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Online content blocking powers require written reasons, prescribed safeguards, and intermediary compliance on specified security and public-order grounds.
Section 69A permits written directions requiring a government agency or intermediary to block public access to information through a computer resource on specified sovereignty, security, foreign-relations, public-order, or cognizable-offence incitement grounds. Blocking is subject to prescribed procedures and safeguards. Intermediary non-compliance with a blocking direction may result in imprisonment and fine.
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