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IT Rules 2026 for Content Creators: Safe Harbour Loss, AI Disclosure, and What YouTubers Must Know
The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026 represent a fundamental shift in how India regulates digital content creators. Notified on 10 February 2026 and effective from 20 February 2026, the amendments transform safe harbour protection from a presumptive right into a conditional privilege. Content creators on YouTube, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and other platforms now face direct regulatory exposure if they
Kaustav Chowdhury
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