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Set age-limit for social media platforms: Karnataka High Court

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Set age-limit for social media platforms: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has suggested that the government should consider implementing age limits for social media users. The court proposed that platforms could verify user ages using documents like Aadhaar cards, similar to how online gaming platforms are required to do. The suggestion came during a hearing in a case involving the Center's orders to block certain tweets and accounts. The High Court stated that users should be at least 21 years old and expressed concerns about school-going children being addicted to social media. The matter has been adjourned until Wednesday.

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The Supreme Court is about to decide the future of online speech

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

The Supreme Court is about to decide the future of online speech

Two cases set to be argued before the Supreme Court will test the ability of social media companies to regulate content on their platforms. The cases, Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton, involve laws in Florida and Texas respectively, which limit the ability of platforms to curate or ban content. The constitutional issues raised include whether such laws violate free speech rights, and the potential impact on platforms, traditional publishers, and online communities. The cases will have far-reaching implications for the regulation of social media and the future of public discourse online.

Centre Calls Twitter A ‘Habitual Non-Compliant Platform’

Inc42 · 1y ago

Centre Calls Twitter A ‘Habitual Non-Compliant Platform’

The Indian government has accused X (formerly Twitter) of being a "habitual non-compliant platform" that has not adhered to its content takedown orders for years. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) argued in a Karnataka High Court filing that X undermined the government's role and even unblocked certain handles ordered to be blocked without government knowledge. MeitY stated that X's actions could set a dangerous trend, making social media platforms the "final arbitrator of lawful orders." X has deposited INR 25 lakh (about $33,600) with the court in compliance with a previous order.

Australian children able to bypass age limit set by social media platforms, report shows

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Australian children able to bypass age limit set by social media platforms, report shows

A report by Australia's online safety regulator revealed that children in Australia are easily bypassing age limits set by social media platforms, despite an upcoming government ban for users under 16. The study found 80% of children aged eight to 12 use social media, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat being most popular. Social media companies primarily rely on self-declared ages, posing challenges for enforcing age restrictions ahead of the 2025 ban.

Apple helped nix part of a child safety bill. More fights are expected.

Livemint

Livemint · 12m ago

Apple helped nix part of a child safety bill. More fights are expected.

Lawmakers in various states are seeking to regulate teen smartphone use, prompting Apple to prepare for a battle with app makers and legislators over child safety. The key question at the center of this debate is whether the responsibility for regulating teen social media use should rest solely within apps or if smartphone makers and app stores should also play a role. Many states are proposing or passing legislation to restrict data collection on minors by social media platforms, limit targeted content, and require parental approval for account creation. Apple argues that age verification should be done on a per-app basis by social media companies, while others argue that app stores like Apple and Google should be responsible for verifying the age of users.

Karnataka HC restores TheLiverDoc account on X

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Karnataka HC restores TheLiverDoc account on X

The Karnataka High Court has allowed the restoration of Kerala-based hepatologist Cyriac Abby Philips' social media account, @theliverdoc, on condition that tweets for which pharma company Himalaya Wellness had filed a defamation plea against him be hidden temporarily. The court has issued a notice to the social media platform, X Corp, and posted the petition for further hearing in November. Philips had posted critical remarks about a product manufactured by Himalaya Wellness, leading to the suspension of his account last year.

Supreme Court puts on hold govt's fact-check unit notification

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Supreme Court puts on hold govt's fact-check unit notification

The Supreme Court has put a stay on the government's notification to set up a Fact Checking Unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau. The FCU was established to identify fake news related to the Union government's activities on social media platforms. The stay will remain until the Bombay High Court decides on the constitutionality of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules of 2023. The government had issued the notification to combat the spread of false or misleading information, with telecom service providers and social media intermediaries required to take down such content or risk legal action.

YouTube channel moves HC over trial court’s gag order on Dharmasthala coverage - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

YouTube channel moves HC over trial court’s gag order on Dharmasthala coverage - The Economic Times

A YouTube channel has challenged a trial court's interim order in the Karnataka High Court, which restrains media platforms from publishing defamatory content against the family managing the Sri Manjunathaswamy temple in Dharmasthala. Justice M Nagaprasanna directed the petitioner to approach the jurisdictional court. The trial court order involved blocking 300 media outlets and URL links. The issue relates to reports about alleged burials in the temple town, prompting an investigation by a special team.

Govt plans 'risk-based' age-gating for social media, experts explain importance

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Govt plans 'risk-based' age-gating for social media, experts explain importance

The Indian government is considering a risk-based framework for social media and internet platforms to implement age-gating and parental consent systems. The plan aims to prevent minors from accessing inappropriate content and protect them from online predators. The framework may involve age verification using DigiLocker, Aadhaar-based authentication, digital tokens, or app store level verification. The government is emphasizing the need for stricter age-gating on social media platforms due to the higher potential for stranger-child interactions compared to other platforms like education apps or websites.

Delhi HC Asks Big Techs To Submit SOPs For Furnishing Info

Inc42 · 11m ago

Delhi HC Asks Big Techs To Submit SOPs For Furnishing Info

- Time lag between police seeking information and receiving it from social media platforms affecting tracing of missing persons - Delhi High Court directs Delhi Police to meet with concerned officials and provide a note on challenges faced by agencies - Next hearing on the matter scheduled for October 8

Govt bypassing safeguards under law to order content takedown: X tells HC - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Govt bypassing safeguards under law to order content takedown: X tells HC - The Economic Times

X Corp, formerly Twitter, claims the Indian government bypasses legal safeguards by exploiting Rule 3(1)(d) and the Sahyog Portal to expedite content takedown notices, challenging the process in the Karnataka High Court. This practice allegedly undermines Section 69A of the IT Act, which mandates a formal review process for blocking content. Media body Digipub supports X's stance, arguing the changes distort the IT Act's original intent. The court hearing is set for July 17.

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