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Facebook to push down all posts from users who share misinformation

Facebook has announced to push down all posts by users who repeatedly share misinformation and fake content as it expands its fact-checking programme

Storm over social media

There can't be arbitrary rules just because privacy right is not absolute

Facebook reverses policy, allows posts claiming Covid was made in a lab

Social media giant Facebook has lifted its ban on content claiming about the origins of Covid-19, and theories about its possible lab creation, reports said

Right to privacy is not absolute, says govt on WhatsApp's lawsuit

Statement after social media firm moves HC on new rules

Report status on IT rules 'preferably today': Govt tells social media firms

MeitY asks all social media intermediaries compliance details over 'the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Ethics Code) Rules, 2021'

A dive into the fate of FB, Twitter, WhatsApp as new IT rules deadline ends

Tune in to the podcast to learn about the fate of these social media giants after the deadline ended in India. Also, what's their take on the matter, among other things

WhatsApp goes to court against India's IT rules 'undermining privacy'

Requiring messaging apps to trace chats is asking us to keep a fingerprint of every single message: Company.

WhatsApp sues Indian govt, says new media rules mean end to privacy: Report

Lawsuit asks Delhi High Court to declare that one of the new rules is a violation of privacy rights in India's constitution, reports Reuters.

FB, Google working on complying with social media rules as deadline looms

Large digital platforms Facebook and Google on Tuesday asserted they are working towards meeting the compliance requirements.

Post new IT rules deadline, social media companies' future looks dark

Experts say companies qualifying as social media intermediaries may lose safe harbour protection under existing law

Aim to comply with IT rules, says Facebook as deadline ends today

The social media giant, however, said it continues to discuss a few of the issues which need more engagement with the government

Twitter, Facebook and others yet to fully comply with govt guidelines

The deadline to comply with the new legal rules meant for big social media platforms, which were issued by the government three months ago, is ending on Tuesday

From Air India to Facebook, here're top 10 cyberattacks in India

From April 2020, monthly attacks never dipped below 300 million, and they reached a new high of 409 million attacks worldwide in November 2020

Facebook removes over 18 million pieces of fake, harmful Covid content

Facebook said it has removed more than 18 million pieces of content from its main platform and Instagram globally for violating its policies on Covid-related misinformation and harm

The govt vs WhatsApp controversy over new privacy policy explained

This is the second time the government has asked the Facebook-owned firm to withdraw its new privacy policy. And that makes the matter a tad crucial to all WhatsApp users in the country

India 2nd to US in asking Facebook for user data in second half of 2020

India with 40,300 requests was second to the US in terms of asking Facebook to provide user data in the second half of 2020

Facebook rolls out Covid announcement tool to help health depts in India

Social media giant Facebook said it is expanding its 'Covid-19 Announcement' in India that will help health departments of states and union territories share essential Covid-19 related updates

COAI urges govt to remove fake messages on social media linking Covid to 5G

Telecom industry body COAI has approached the information technology ministry for the removal of fake and misleading messages from social media platforms

WhatsApp privacy policy not really a choice, limits functionality: experts

With time you won't be able to receive incoming calls or notifications and WhatsApp will stop sending messages and calls to your phone

Here's how Facebook helps Zara owner sell clothes using video games

Spain's Inditex SA is responding to shift from physical stores to online sales by teaming up with Facebook and Instagram to develop "Pacific Game" to attract younger buyers to its Pull & Bear brand