India IT Rules amendment on synthetically generated information (2026)
India’s Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026 (G.S.R. 120(E), notified 10 February 2026) require synthetically generated information to be prominently labelled and, to the extent technically feasible, embedded with permanent metadata or provenance mechanisms.
India · Rules (Gazette of India)
From the official text
Labelling
Rule text in the Gazette of India: content must be prominently labelled so that the label is easily noticeable and perceivable, or for audio through a prefixed audio disclosure.
“is prominently labelled in a manner that ensures prominent visibility in the visual display that is easily noticeable and adequately perceivable, or, in the case of audio content, through a prominently prefixed audio disclosure”
Metadata or provenance
Same notification: permanent metadata or other technical provenance mechanisms, to the extent technically feasible, including a unique identifier.
“embedded with a permanent metadata or other appropriate technical provenance mechanisms, to the extent technically feasible, including a unique identifier”
Scope and limits
- We summarise only two provisions of the notification; who the rules apply to and the exact conditions are in the full text.
- The notification states a commencement date of 20 February 2026.
Questions
- What does India IT Rules amendment on synthetically generated information (2026) say about AI-generated content?
- India’s Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026 (G.S.R. 120(E), notified 10 February 2026) require synthetically generated information to be prominently labelled and, to the extent technically feasible, embedded with permanent metadata or provenance mechanisms.
- When does India IT Rules amendment on synthetically generated information (2026) apply?
- See the dates in the official text linked on this page; we do not summarise them here.
- Does using Proofcan satisfy India IT Rules amendment on synthetically generated information (2026)?
- Proofcan does not claim that. It is a technical tool that adds a C2PA manifest, an invisible watermark and a registry record to images; whether that meets a legal duty is for you and your counsel to decide.
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Sources
- G.S.R. 120(E), Gazette of India ExtraordinaryMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology (e-Gazette)last checked
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