Draft rules: Social media cos welcome regulations that address challenges

Social media giant Facebook on Thursday said it has always been supportive of regulations that set guidelines for addressing “toughest challenges on the Internet”, and pledged its support to ensuring safety and security of users on the platform.

Calling itself an ally for India, Facebook said it will continue to work towards fuelling the digital transformation of India.

“The details of rules like these matter and we will carefully study the new rules that were just published. We acknowledge and appreciate the recognition from the Minister on the positive contributions of social media to the country,” a Facebook spokesperson said commenting on the new intermediary rules announced by the government earlier in the day.