# India's Influencers Alarmed by Potential New Registration Law! 📜

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/indias-influencers-alarmed-by-potential-new-registration-law/289324>\
**Category:** News & Articles\
**Tags:** content-creation\
**Created:** [August 19, 2024, 9:08am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/indias-influencers-alarmed-by-potential-new-registration-law/289324 "2024-08-19T09:08:18Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 19, 2024, 9:08am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/indias-influencers-alarmed-by-potential-new-registration-law/289324/1 "2024-08-19T09:08:19Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. **New Legislation**  
The Indian government is considering a law that could classify social media creators as “digital news broadcasters,” requiring them to register, set up content evaluation committees, and handle complaints, potentially facing criminal charges for non-compliance.

2. **Content Regulation**  
The proposed Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill aims to centralize broadcasting regulations, which creators and digital rights activists fear will tighten government control over online content and press freedom.

3. **Creator Reaction**  
Over 785 Indian influencers have petitioned the government for more transparency, using social media hashtags like #KillTheBill to protest the proposal and exploring creative ways to comply with potential new requirements.

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