Critique of Social Media Platform Moderation on Freedom of Speech

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What is the purpose of promoting Digital Governance according to the text?

To ease access to government and public services through digital platforms (correct)
To ensure delivery of public services only through physical methods
To limit access to government services for citizens
To complicate access to government services

Why might there be a need to update provisions in the Competition Act according to the text?

To reduce benefits for consumers
To level the playing field for small tech companies against Big Tech (correct)
To eliminate competition from other sectors
To decrease competition within the tech industry

What kind of rights are highlighted as part of Digital user rights in the text?

Rights to unlimited access to digital services
Rights to access services without registration
Rights to manipulate digital platforms
Rights safeguarding personal data, inheritance, and redressal (correct)

What is mentioned as a concern related to Online Safety and Trust in the text?

Protecting children from online dangers like cyber-bullying (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is not mentioned as part of Online Safety and Trust concerns in the text?

Facilitating secure online transactions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be critically examined and regulated under the Constitutional rights of freedom of speech & expression?

Discretionary moderation of fake news by social media platforms (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text suggest the need for Age-gating and 'do not track' requirements?

To protect minors' data, safety, and privacy on various digital platforms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be strengthened to secure Cyberspace?

The penalty framework for non-compliance, advisories on the information & data security practices (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Content Monetisation Rules?

Platform-generated and user-generated content (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should be mandated under stringent regulation before market entry?

Privacy invasive devices such as spy camera glasses and wearable tech (B) Signup and view all the answers

What form does user harm take, particularly unique to the internet?

Cyber harm (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the issue with intermediaries acting upon harmful content?

They are acting upon harmful content, but it's not enough (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the way forward for Digital India Act (DIA)?

Implementation of DIA (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Digital India Act (2023)?

Goals and proposed structure of Digital India Act (C) Signup and view all the answers

What limitations does the current IT Act have, according to the text?

Lack of comprehensive provisions on user rights, trust, and safety (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following intermediaries are mentioned in the text?

All of these (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is part of the Core Team in MEITY working on the Digital India Act?

MOS, Addl Secy, GC Cyberlaw, ASG, and Outside Experts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the concern with more widespread availability, as mentioned in the text?

More widespread abuse (D) Signup and view all the answers