Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code?

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code?

A. The guidelines had asked all social media platforms to set up a grievances redressal and compliance mechanism, which included appointing a resident grievance officer, chief compliance officer and a nodal contact person.

B. Section 79 says any intermediary shall not be held legally or otherwise liable for any third party information, data, or communication link made available or hosted on its platform.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

The Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code, simply known as the new rules for social media platforms and digital news outlets came into effect. The guidelines had asked all social media platforms to set up a grievances redressal and compliance mechanism, which included appointing a resident grievance officer, chief compliance officer and a nodal contact person. According to the Section 79, any intermediary shall not be held legally or otherwise liable for any third party information, data, or communication link made available or hosted on its platform.