As deadline comes to end, Facebook says aiming to comply with Indian IT rules

Facebook on Tuesday said it aims to comply with the provisions of India’s new IT rules and will continue to discuss the few issues “which need more engagement” with the government.

The social media giant’s statement come ahead of the end today of the deadline to comply with Central rules to regulate digital content featuring a code of ethics and a three-tier grievance redressal framework.

In a statement, a Facebook spokesperson said the social media platform remains committed to people’s ability to “freely and safely express” themselves on its platform.

“We aim to comply with the provisions of the IT rules and continue to discuss a few of the issues which need more engagement with the government. Pursuant to the IT rules, we are working to implement operational processes and improve efficiencies,” said a Facebook spokesperson

On February 25, the Centre framed the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, in the exercise of powers under section 87 (2) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and in supersession of the earlier Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2011, which will come into effect from May 26.