New Delhi: Days after Centre issued a stern ultimate discover to Twitter relating to its non-compliance with the brand new IT guidelines, the micro-blogging web site on Wednesday mentioned that it’s making each doable effort to adjust to new digital tips and has assured to replace inside every week.
“Twitter has been and remains deeply committed to India, and serving vital public conversation taking place on the service. We have assured Govt of India that Twitter is making every effort to comply with new guidelines,” the social media platform mentioned in an official assertion.Â
“…We are in advanced stages of finalising the appointment of the role of chief compliance office and we plan to provide additional details to you in the next several days, and at the latest within a week,” Twitter mentioned.
Company spokesperson additionally mentioned that an outline of the progress has been duly shared with the Government of India and Twitter will proceed its constructive dialogue with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).Â
The assertion comes amid a standoff between the Centre and US-based agency over compliance with the brand new digital guidelines rolled out by India. The authorities has requested Twitter to adjust to legal guidelines of the land and has given one week ultimatum for a similar.Â
The letter by micro-blogging web site was despatched to Ministry of Electronics and IT on June 7.
“Twitter has been and remains deeply committed to India, and serving the vital public conversation taking place on the service. We have assured the Government of India that Twitter is making every effort to comply with the new Guidelines, and an overview on our progress has been duly shared. We will continue our constructive dialogue with the Indian government,” Twitter spokesperson informed information company PTI.
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As per the brand new IT guidelines, social media giants comparable to Twitter and Facebook and others who’ve over 50 lakh customers are required to nominate a grievance officer, a nodal officer and a chief compliance officer. These personnel must be residents in India.
The new social media tips got here into impact from May 26, 2021 however Twitter has not complied with the principles.Â
