requirements of National Security in relation to management or
regulation
or
functioning
of
social
media
companies.
The
departments, authorities or agencies shall act in compliance of the
said instructions. Such instructions may include actions related to
blocking
of
unlawful
online
content,
acquisition
of
data
or
information from social media companies, and other such matters;
(c)
engage with the social media companies on behalf of the Federal
Government; and
(d)
direct
concerned
official
representatives
of
any
Social
Media
Company to appear before it in person to discuss any aspect related
to operation of Online System.
CHAPTER III
OBLIGATIONS OF SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANY AND SPECIAL MEASURES
4.
Obligations on Social Media Company with respect to blocking and removal of
unlawful online content.- (1) A Social Media Company shall, upon being intimated
about any online content by the Authority, in writing or through email signed with
electronic signature, which is in contravention of any provision of the Act, or any other
law, rule, regulation for the time being in force or instruction of the National Coordinator,
shall act within twenty-four hours to remove, suspend or disable access to such online
content;
Provided that in case of emergency, the Social Media Company shall act
within six hours to remove, suspend or disable access to such online content;
Explanation. - for the purpose of this rule the National Coordinator shall be the
sole authority in determining the situation of emergency.
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