The Draft IT Rules Amendment 2026

Protect Your Digital Rights.
Speak Up Before April 14

The Draft IT Rules Amendment 2026 raises serious concerns around privacy, free speech, and public participation online.

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Why This Matters

🔒 Privacy

Weaken your privacy by allowing platforms to retain your data longer than necessary.

🗣️ Free Speech

Threaten free speech by bringing ordinary users under content regulation frameworks meant for publishers.

⚖️ Accountability

Concentrate power in the hands of the Executive with no democratic checks and safeguards.

What’s Happening?

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Draft IT Rules Amendment Released – 30th March, 2026

MEITY has invited feedback and comments on Draft Amendments that could impact free speech, privacy and public participation online.

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Public Concerns Raised

SFLC.in is deeply concerned on how these Draft Amendments could increase censorship powers.

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Deadline: April 14, 2026

Last date to provide feedback.

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