Cyber Law

Are Tech Platforms Publishers? โš–๏ธ


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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Digital Publisher Dilemma

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine if every social media platform or e-commerce site was held responsible for every single thing users posted or sold. The internet as we know it would collapse overnight! But where exactly do we draw the line between being a neutral platform and an active publisher?

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” The "safe harbor" protection that keeps the internet running
  • โš–๏ธ When platforms lose their immunity and become legally responsible
  • ๐ŸŽฏ How Indian law handles the tricky balance between freedom and accountability
  • ๐Ÿ’ป Why being "active" vs "passive" can make or break a platform's legal defense

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž Cubby vs. CompuServe - The pioneering case that treated platforms like libraries, not publishers
  • โญ Shreya Singhal case - India's Supreme Court ruling on when platforms must act
  • ๐Ÿ›’ Amway vs. 1MG and Others - How Amazon and Flipkart's active role changed everything
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Kunal Bahlawala vs. Snapdeal - The due diligence standard that platforms must meet

๐ŸŽฏ Key Legal Concepts Made Simple:

  • ๐Ÿ“‹ Section 79 of India's IT Act - Your digital "get out of jail free" card (with conditions)
  • โšก Due diligence requirements - What platforms must do to stay protected
  • ๐ŸŽญ The active vs. passive test - Why cataloging and warehousing can be dangerous

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This episode will change how you think about every platform you use - from social media to shopping sites. You'll understand the invisible legal framework that shapes our digital world!

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Cyber LawBy Sharad Bansal