Wikimedia says India's proposed intermediary liability rules will impact Wikipedia and limit access to information online, urges government to redraft rules
which govern how websites w/ users in India host content on their platforms. Read: https://wikimediafoundation.org/ ... #ForFreeKnowledge (THREAD) @wikimedia : We are deeply concerned that @GoI_MeitY's proposed changes may impact @Wikipedia's open editing model, create a large financial burden for nonprofit websites/tech orgs, & limit free expression rights for #India's internet users. https://wikimediafoundation.org/ ... #ForFreeKnowledge (THREAD)
Indian Government is not just blocking the internet, it will make sure the internet blocks India. Wait and watch. Their new rules will make sure most global internet giants ditch the country. China model, anyone? https://techcrunch.com/...
In India, though... “Requirements to quickly and automatically remove content that may be illegal in one jurisdiction without meeting globally accepted human rights standards are also antithetical to Wikipedia's global perspective and reach.” https://wikimediafoundation.org/ ...
We humbly ask that @GoI_MeitY release a new draft for intermediary liability rules, consider our concerns, and work with civil society groups to address remaining issues. Read the full letter: https://wikimediafoundation.org/ ... #ForFreeKnowledge (THREAD)
This week, we sent an open letter to #India's @GoI_MeitY, sharing concerns about proposed changes to the country's intermediary liability rules — which govern how websites w/ users in India host content on their platforms. Read: https://wikimediafoundation.org/ ... #ForFreeKnowle…
We are deeply concerned that @GoI_MeitY's proposed changes may impact @Wikipedia's open editing model, create a large financial burden for nonprofit websites/tech orgs, & limit free expression rights for #India's internet users. https://wikimediafoundation.org/ ... #ForFreeKnowl…