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The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) regulate the internet in India, with gu

Overview

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) regulate the internet in India, with guidelines like the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. These rules aim to curb misinformation, protect user data, and ensure online safety. Companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter must comply with these regulations, which have sparked debates about censorship, freedom of speech, and the role of intermediaries like WhatsApp and Telegram.