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      Question

      Under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act,

      2005, intermediaries enjoy "safe harbour" protection provided they:
      A Do not initiate transmission, select receiver, or modify information Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Exercise due diligence and observe guidelines Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Upon receiving actual knowledge, expeditiously remove unlawful content Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Only for non-commercial platforms Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Section 79 of the IT Act creates intermediary liability exemption if they act as passive conduits without: (a) initiating/selecting/modifying transmission, (b) conspiring/abetting unlawful acts, and (c) upon actual knowledge/Court/government order, expeditiously removing access. 2011 Rules mandate due diligence compliance.

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