Responding to India's new IT rules and a notice from the Delhi police, Twitter on Thursday said, it was worried about the safety of its staff in India. The comment comes after police visited the Twitter office as part of a probe related to the social media firm's tagging of some BJP posts as being "manipulated".
Twitter said, it was concerned with regards to the use of intimidation tactics by the police in response to enforcement of it's global Terms of Service, as well as with core elements of the new IT Rules. Twitter says that some elements represent a dangerous overreach that is inconsistent with open, democratic principles.
In a detailed statement, Twitter said, it is deeply committed to the people of India and to keep their service available, the company will strive to comply with applicable law in India. But, it will continue to be strictly guided by principles of transparency, a commitment to empowering every voice, and protecting freedom of expression and privacy under the rule of law.
Twitter has also urged the Ministry of Electronics and IT to publish Standard Operating Protocols on procedural aspects of compliance for public consultation. Some reports also suggest the Jack Dorsey-led company has requested the IT Ministry for an extension of three months in order to implement the new rules.