Govt Tightens Grip On Social Media Entities, Presses For Release Of Monthly Compliance Report

• The IT Ministry has directed social media platforms to ensure compliance with Rule 4 of the IT Rules 2021.
• Platforms must publish monthly compliance reports, detailing complaints received, actions taken, and content removed or blocked.
• Rule 4 mandates the appointment of a grievance officer and the use of automated content moderation tools.
• This directive follows the Bombay High Court's order to remove deepfakes and act on flagged content promptly.
• The upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act will further safeguard personal data and impose additional responsibilities on social media platforms.

Source: Inc42