₹10k penalty for false info, impersonation

Giving false information, impersonating, and filing “frivolous” grievance against social media and net cos may lead to a penalty of Rs 10,000 on users. The draft specifies rights for consumers while stipulating conditions where users run risk of penalty.

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Law to give right to get own data on social media rectified, erased

Fine Of ̀₹10,000 For False Info, Impersonation

New Delhi: Furnishing false information, impersonating, and filing “frivolous” grievance or complaints against social-media and internet companies may lead to a penalty of Rs 10,000 on users, the draft of the data protection bill has proposed, while giving consumers the right to seek correction and even removal of information about them which is inaccurate and misleading.