Public access blocking directions require recorded reasons, prescribed safeguards, and intermediary compliance backed by criminal penalties. Section 69A permits written directions to Government agencies or intermediaries to block public access to information through computer resources on ... Summary
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Public access blocking directions require recorded reasons, prescribed safeguards, and intermediary compliance backed by criminal penalties.
Section 69A permits written directions to Government agencies or intermediaries to block public access to information through computer resources on specified grounds, including national sovereignty, defence, State security, foreign relations, public order, and prevention of incitement to cognizable offences. Blocking is subject to prescribed procedure and safeguards. Intermediary non-compliance attracts imprisonment and fine.
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