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Nasscom Warns IT Rules Amendments Could Create New Duties Beyond Law
Technology
Published on 11 May 2026
What if government advisories end up legally binding
Nasscom and digital rights groups are pushing back on draft IT second amendment rules, arguing they could impose obligations beyond what the IT Act allows. They warn that advisories might become binding without parliamentary scrutiny, risking over-censorship. The proposal’s reach to ordinary users and AI-generated content also raises complex technical and legal questions.
- Nasscom says draft rules may add duties beyond the IT Act
- Digital rights groups fear advisories could become binding
- Parliamentary review could be bypassed, increasing censorship risk
- Rules covering users and AI content raise major compliance questions
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