blocked online content

  • The total number of directions issued under Rule 8(6) of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009 (IT Rules, 2009) to block access to online content during the last five financial years, including the provisional data for the current year
  • The total number of hearings conducted by the committee for examination of requests under Rule 8(1) of the IT Rules, 2009 during the said period
  • The total number of blocking orders issued by the MeitY under Rule 9(2) of the IT Rules, 2009 during the said period
  • The total number of websites, social media handles and apps blocked under Section 69Aof the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act), during the said period
  • Whether any intermediaries have not complied with takedown orders, and if so, the total number of such intermediaries that have been punished under section 69A(3)during the said period