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Policy & safety · 6 November 2026

India weighs withdrawing safe harbour for Meta, Google, X

India's MeitY is exploring withdrawing safe harbour protection under Section 79 of the IT Act from social media platforms, potentially exposing them to liability for user content, though no final decision has been made.

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If safe harbour is withdrawn, content moderation requirements may tighten; monitor for changes in user-generated content policies in India.

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