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X’s privacy dilemma: When blocking is not really blocking anymore

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Dissent

Neeraj Dubey and Pushpit Singh write:

With social media constantly evolving, privacy concerns are growing, especially in jurisdictions like India, where data privacy is a fundamental right. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) introduces strict privacy regulations for digital platforms in India. Recently, X announced a controversial update to its block function: blocked users will still be able to view posts if they are public, though they cannot engage with them through likes, replies, and reposts.

This change raises serious privacy concerns, particularly in India, where users highly value control over their personal data.

Read more at Bar and Bench.

 

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