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Days after enabling 10 security agencies to intercept, monitor, and decrypt information from computers across the country, the government is moving to rein in social media platforms.
From providing the source of any information deemed a threat to national security, removing objectionable content within 24 hours to having permanent offices in India if the user base is above 5 million, the government is planning amendments to the Information Technology (IT) Act and has sought public feedback by January 15 before taking a final call.
If the plan materialises, it would be mandatory for social media giants such as Facebook, WhatsApp
