Why India might strip Meta of its 'safe harbour' status

A parliamentary committee has cautioned Meta that it risks losing its 'safe harbour' immunity unless CEO Mark Zuckerberg offers an apology for the temporary removal of the Prime Minister's video from Facebook. This protection, granted under Section 79 of the IT Act, shields platforms like Meta from legal responsibility for content uploaded by users. This safeguard remains valid only as long as these companies adhere to mandatory due diligence standards and follow directives issued by the government or the courts.

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