The internet and social media have become a staple part and act as the foundation of human expression in today’s times.

The Intermediary Guidelines fail to do so, and are consequently incompatible with Article 14.

Distinct classes of intermediaries should be created and due diligence requirements be assigned as per the functions performed by each of intermediaries.

The guidelines mandate intermediaries to disable access to ‘unlawful’ content without the requisite procedural safeguards under Rule 3(8).

Moreover, the guidelines leave it on intermediaries to remove the content from their platforms proactively, which could amount to censorship. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1576294206.4454799/Over-Regulating-Intermediaries:-Threat-To-Free-Speech??ref=audio_experience