Mark Zuckerberg Will Have To Apologise: Parliament Panel Chief On PM Video Row
A parliamentary panel led by Nishikant Dubey has demanded an apology from Mark Zuckerberg following Meta's removal of a video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The committee is questioning Meta's accountability and the potential loss of 'safe harbour' protections for social media platforms in India.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing tension between the Indian government and global tech giants regarding content moderation and regulatory accountability.
Facebook's parent Meta's apology for removing a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be enough until accountability for the lapse is properly traced and legal action is taken, people with direct knowledge of the matter have said, citing a meeting called by the parliamentary panel on IT headed by Nishikant Dubey.Meta officials also faced tough questions on child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on its platforms."Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg must apologise for deleting the video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Dubey said, adding if he doesn't, Meta may no longer have a "safe harbour" in several cases. Safe harbour clause in India's law shields online platforms and ISPs from liability for third-party content they host, as long as they practice due diligence. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT today met representatives of social media giants including Google, Meta and YouTube and top officials from the Union Home Ministry and MeitY to…
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