Safe harbour protection should go if digital platforms violate Indian laws: BJP MP Dubey

New Delhi: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday alleged that some social media platforms are promoting “anti-establishment” and “anti-democracy” content while failing to curb illegal material related to women and children.

Dubey, who heads the department-related parliamentary standing committee on communications and information technology, said the panel has unanimously recommended withdrawal of the “safe harbour” protection available to social media companies if they fail to comply with Indian laws.

His remarks came a day after the standing committee met to discuss social and digital platforms and their regulation.