Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021?

A. The Rules have been framed in exercise of powers under section 87 (2) of the Information Technology Act, 2000.

B. Significant Social Media Intermediary should appoint a Chief Compliance Officer, Nodal Contact Person and Resident Grievance Officer who shall be a resident in India.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

The Centre notified new, stricter guidelines for social media intermediaries that will make it mandatory for platforms such as WhatsApp to aid in identifying the “originator” of “unlawful” messages. The Rules have been framed in exercise of powers under section 87 (2) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and in supersession of the earlier Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2011. Significant Social Media Intermediary should appoint a Chief Compliance Officer, Nodal Contact Person and Resident Grievance Officer who shall be a resident in India.