India, Dec. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Free speech is protected under Article 19(1) of the Constitution. The Government is cognisant of the increasing instances of fake, false, misleading information and AI-generated deep fakes across media platforms, which can adversely impact democratic processes and public order.
Fake news is commonly understood as information that is false or misleading and presented as news. A broad statutory and institutional framework already exists to address such harmful content across various media platforms.
Electronic Media
Violation of the Programme Code is addressed through advisories, warnings, apology scrolls, temporary off-air directions, etc.
Print Media
Digital Media
Code of Ethics has been framed under IT Rules 2021 for publishers of news and current affairs on digital media:
The government issues the orders under Section 69A of the IT Act in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States or public order or for preventing incitement to the commission of any cognizable offence relating to above.
Fact Check Unit
The Fact Check Unit (FCU) is set up under the Press Information Bureau to check fake news relating to the Central Government.
The Government is strengthening institutions and the trust that forms the foundation of society. Its approach is to safeguard the creative freedom while addressing the harms caused by misinformation.
This Information was submitted by the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Rajya Sabha today in response to questions asked by Shri Mohammed Nadimul Haque
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
