https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=31263 The bill creates Section 26(A) criminalising intentional dissemination of false online information likely to cause public fear or disorder, paired with penalties and an administrative removal mechanism. It establishes the Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority with powers to regulate platforms, process complaints and issue timely takedown or blocking orders, and proposes a Social Media Complaint Council to handle grievances. A separate Digital Identity framework to centralise citizen data is also proposed, provoking concerns about freedom of expression and data privacy. en-us Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:01:06 +0530 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:01:06 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=31263 The bill creates Section 26(A) criminalising intentional dissemination of false online information likely to cause public fear or disorder, paired with penalties and an administrative removal mechanism. It establishes the Social Media Protection and Regulatory Authority with powers to regulate platforms, process complaints and issue timely takedown or blocking orders, and proposes a Social Media Complaint Council to handle grievances. A separate Digital Identity framework to centralise citizen data is also proposed, provoking concerns about freedom of expression and data privacy. News - Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:01:06 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=31263