What is OTT platform? Which regulations govern it?
2 years, 10 months ago

What is OTT platform? Which regulations govern it?

Business Standard  

OTT or Over The Top Platforms are services that offer viewers access to movies, TV shows and other media directly through the Internet, bypassing cable or satellite systems. In India’s regulatory parlance, OTT platforms are called ‘publishers of online curated content’. Last year in February, the government had notified the Information Technology Rules 2021 to regulate OTT platforms. The rules establish a soft-touch self-regulatory architecture with a Code of Ethics and three-tier grievance redressal mechanism for OTT platforms. OTT platforms must display age-based content rating and content descriptor for each content.

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Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar content
4 days, 15 hours ago

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar content

Deccan Chronicle  

Government blocked 18 OTT platforms this year for publishing obscene and vulgar content, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. In a reply to a question by Shiv Sena-UBT member Anil Desai, Murugan said the IT Rules of 2021 cast specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to make reasonable efforts by themselves …

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for ‘obscene, vulgar, porn content’ says minister L Murugan
4 days, 21 hours ago

Govt blocks 18 OTT platforms for ‘obscene, vulgar, porn content’ says minister L Murugan

Live Mint  

The Indian government has banned 18 OTT services or platform this year, for publishing content that was obscene, vulgar and pornographic, according to Information and Broadcasting Minister L Murugan. Speaking during question hour in the Lak Sabha on December 18, Murugan told the House that the Information Technology Rules of 2021 “cast specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to make …

Blocked 18 OTT platforms under IT rules for publishing obscene, vulgar content: Centre – India TV
5 days ago

Blocked 18 OTT platforms under IT rules for publishing obscene, vulgar content: Centre – India TV

India TV News  

The Centre has blocked 18 OTT platforms this year for publishing obscene and vulgar content, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan told the Lok Sabha. In a response to a question by Shiv Sena-UBT member Anil Desai, Murugan said the IT Rules of 2021 cast specific due diligence obligations on intermediaries to make reasonable efforts by themselves …

Centre warns OTT platforms against inadvertent promotion of drugs
6 days, 17 hours ago

Centre warns OTT platforms against inadvertent promotion of drugs

Deccan Chronicle  

The government has cautioned OTT platforms of further regulatory scrutiny if they are found streaming content that inadvertently promotes, glamorises, or glorifies the use of drugs through the main protagonist and other actors without disclaimers or user warnings. In an advisory to OTT platforms, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said, “Such a portrayal has serious repercussions, particularly regarding the …

73 complaints against vulgar ads on TV channels: Govt tells Parliament
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

73 complaints against vulgar ads on TV channels: Govt tells Parliament

The Hindu  

The Government has told Parliament that over the past three years, the regulatory bodies have received seventy-three complaints against obscene and vulgar Mr. Murugan said that the mechanism, established under the Cable Television Networks Rules, includes self-regulation by broadcasters, self-regulation by self-regulating bodies of the broadcasters, and an oversight mechanism of the Central Government. In reply to a separate question, …

73 complaints against vulgar ads on TV channels: Centre tells Parliament
2 weeks, 3 days ago

73 complaints against vulgar ads on TV channels: Centre tells Parliament

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Seventy-three complaints have been received against obscene and vulgar In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan said the complaints were "suitably" addressed by a three-level grievance redress system. Murugan said the mechanism, established under the Cable Television Networks Rules, includes self-regulation by broadcasters, self-regulation by self-regulating bodies of …

Ashwini Vaishnaw urges stronger regulations for social media, OTT content
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw urges stronger regulations for social media, OTT content

Live Mint  

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday said that there is a need to strengthen existing regulations to curb vulgar content on social media and over-the-top platforms, and called for a consensus on the same. Acknowledging the distinct cultural differences between India and the geographies where these platforms originated, Vaishnaw pointed out that India's cultural sensitivities differ greatly from those of …

18 OTT Platforms Blocked for Obscene, Vulgar Content After Multiple Warnings
9 months, 1 week ago

18 OTT Platforms Blocked for Obscene, Vulgar Content After Multiple Warnings

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The ministry of information and broadcasting on Thursday said that it has taken action to block 18 OTT platforms, websites, apps and social media accounts associated with them for publishing obscene, vulgar and, in some instances, pornographic content. The ministry said that 18 OTT platforms, 19 websites, 10 apps and 57 social media accounts associated with them have …

18 OTT platforms blocked by I&B ministry over vulgar content: Xtramood, Uncut Adda, Besharams…
9 months, 1 week ago

18 OTT platforms blocked by I&B ministry over vulgar content: Xtramood, Uncut Adda, Besharams…

Hindustan Times  

OTT Platforms Ban: Union I&B minister Anurag Thakur said that eighteen OTT platforms have been blocked for obscene and vulgar content after multiple warnings. The ministry said that one of the OTT apps had more than 1 crore downloads, while two others had over 50 lakh downloads on Google Play Store. The I&B ministry said that one of the OTT …

Centre blocks 18 OTT platforms, 19 websites for 'obscene, vulgar, pornographic content': Details here
9 months, 1 week ago

Centre blocks 18 OTT platforms, 19 websites for 'obscene, vulgar, pornographic content': Details here

India TV News  

The government of India has blocked 18 OTT platforms, 19 websites, 10 apps, and 57 social media handles of OTT platforms for publishing obscene, vulgar, and, in some instances, pornographic content. The name of the banned OTT platforms include Dreams Films, Voovi, Yessma, Uncut Adda, Tri Flicks, X Prime, Neon X VIP, Besharams, Hunters, Rabbit, Xtramood, Nuefliks, MoodX, Mojflix, Hot …

List of 18 OTT platforms banned by Centre for vulgar and obscene content
9 months, 1 week ago

List of 18 OTT platforms banned by Centre for vulgar and obscene content

India TV News  

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday has taken action against 18 OTT platforms for publishing vulgar and obscene content. Not only OTT platforms, the ministry has also taken the strict action against 19 websites, 10 apps and 57 social media handles associated with these platforms. List of OTT platforms: Dream Films Voovi Yessma Uncut Adda Tri Flicks X Prime …

Explained | Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?
1 year, 3 months ago

Explained | Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On July 7, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India invited responses to a consultation paper it released on a regulatory mechanism for over-the-top communication services. The TRAI has also asked stake holders to define OTT, and a proposal on cost-sharing mechanisms between Telecom Service Providers and OTT services. COAI argues, “OTT communication service providers neither contribute …

Govt reasserts stance against vulgarity, abusive language on OTT platforms
1 year, 4 months ago

Govt reasserts stance against vulgarity, abusive language on OTT platforms

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government has reissued its warning to OTT streaming platforms against vulgarity and abusive language in their content. Speaking in the Parliament on Thursday, Union minister of information and broadcasting Anurag Thakur said the government would still prefer that services adopt and follow the policy of self-regulation. The government's stance was made clear to executives from major OTT …

I&B Ministry asks OTT platforms to ensure display of age-based rating in ads
1 year, 5 months ago

I&B Ministry asks OTT platforms to ensure display of age-based rating in ads

The Hindu  

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has asked publishers of online curated content, commonly known as OTT platforms, to ensure display of age-based classification rating in the The Code of Ethics for online curated content under the Information Technology Rules, 2021, provides for classification of content into age-based categories, as well as inclusion of the classification rating and consumer advice in …

Despite court stay, OTT platforms face pressure on content
1 year, 7 months ago

Despite court stay, OTT platforms face pressure on content

The Hindu  

OTT streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are facing pressure to comply with the Information Technology Rules, 2021, and exercise further restraint in streaming mature content. Sikri, chairperson of the Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council ’s Grievance Redressal Board, said in an advisory to streaming platforms on April 10. ‘Respect Indian sensibilities’ I&B Minister Anurag Thakur recently warned …

Towards transparency in OTT regulation
1 year, 9 months ago

Towards transparency in OTT regulation

The Hindu  

It has been two years since the government issued the Information Technology Rules through which the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting was given the task of regulating content on OTT and online platforms. The Rules mandate the display of contact details relating to grievance redressal mechanisms and grievance officers on OTT websites/interface. This underlines the need for ensuring uniformity in …

Evolution Of IP Laws In OTT Platforms In India
2 years, 4 months ago

Evolution Of IP Laws In OTT Platforms In India

Live Law  

The Indian Entertainment Industry " The Indian media and entertainment industry is one of the fastest growing media industries in the world and is projected to reach USD 100 billion by 2030." With theatres being shut due to Covid 19 led Lockdown, OTT platforms like Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hotstar and many others saw a stark rise of 30% in the …

A Review On IT Rules 2021: A Positive Or A Negative Restriction On Digital Media And OTT Platforms?
3 years, 1 month ago

A Review On IT Rules 2021: A Positive Or A Negative Restriction On Digital Media And OTT Platforms?

Live Law  

The Information technology Rules, 2021 was released by the Indian Government to regulate the social media platforms, digital media platforms and the OTT platforms. government through a press release had expressed its view that that because of the widespread concern with respect to the issues relating to the digital contents both on digital media and the OTT Platforms various PIL …

OTT + News ≠ Digital Media
3 years, 6 months ago

OTT + News ≠ Digital Media

Live Law  

The Information Technology Rules, 2021 came into force on 25 February 2021, superseeding the Information Technology Rules, 2011 framed under the Information Technology Act, 2000. Arguably such universities would fall within the four corners of ' publisher of online curated content ' and may have to comply with the provisions of the New Rules. Section 2 of the New Rules …

Centre asks OTT, digital media platforms to give details on compliance with new rules in 15 days
3 years, 6 months ago

Centre asks OTT, digital media platforms to give details on compliance with new rules in 15 days

India Today  

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has given 15 days’ time to digital media publishers, including OTT and digital news platforms, to furnish details on their compliance with the new guidelines on digital media ethics that were issued in February. The new rules were announced by the Centre to “establish a soft touch progressive institutional mechanism with a level playing field …

Digital platforms promote transparency, corruption-free atmosphere: Prakash Javadekar
3 years, 9 months ago

Digital platforms promote transparency, corruption-free atmosphere: Prakash Javadekar

Hindustan Times  

Union minister for information and broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Saturday pitched digital platforms as a medium to promote transparency and introduce corruption-free atmosphere in governance. He reiterated that the new guidelines by the government for over the top and social media platforms are an attempt to provide a level playing field for various digital platforms. "Through these guidelines on OTT, …

How India tightened the noose around OTT
3 years, 9 months ago

How India tightened the noose around OTT

Live Mint  

In mid-January, a few days after the release of Amazon Prime original Tandav, a senior film studio executive—who had nothing to do with the by then-controversial web series—got wind of the changes that were about to sweep through the online streaming ecosystem. View Full Image Web streaming show ‘Tandav’ While over-the-top video streaming is often imagined to be the Wild …

No More Tandav: Indian OTT Audience is Mature. The New Guidelines Reflect That
3 years, 9 months ago

No More Tandav: Indian OTT Audience is Mature. The New Guidelines Reflect That

News 18  

On February 25, the government announced the Information Technology Rules, which pertain to social media intermediaries as well as online news publishers and online curated content providers, popularly known as OTTs. However, if the same film with the same actors, crew and content were to release on an OTT platform, be it Netflix or Amazon Prime, it would release without …

New Information Technology rules threaten the creative freedom enjoyed by OTT platforms
3 years, 9 months ago

New Information Technology rules threaten the creative freedom enjoyed by OTT platforms

The Hindu  

Soon after the recent legal trouble that Amazon Prime Video series Tandav found itself in — including an FIR against the company’s India head Aparna Purohit — industry observers expected an apologetic official statement. “The guidelines claim to be ‘self-regulatory’, but they feed into a regulatory system that can substantially expand the government’s power to censor content,” says Joshi. Push …

On Centre's new guidelines for digital media, OTT platforms
3 years, 9 months ago

On Centre's new guidelines for digital media, OTT platforms

The Hindu  

The government, on February 25, under the ambit of the Information Technology Rules 2021, brought in detailed guidelines for digital content on both digital media and Over The Top platforms, while giving overriding powers to the government to step in. The new rules were unveiled at a joint press conference by Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Information and …

Rules to Regulate OTT Platforms Lack Teeth, Have No Provision for Prosecution: SC to Centre
3 years, 9 months ago

Rules to Regulate OTT Platforms Lack Teeth, Have No Provision for Prosecution: SC to Centre

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with the new rules framed by the government to regulate content on OTT streaming platforms, and said the guidelines “lacked teeth”. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court that the government can prepare a fresh draft within two weeks, even as the court said the Centre should consider framing a law instead of …

SC favours screening of programmes on OTT platforms
3 years, 9 months ago

SC favours screening of programmes on OTT platforms

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday favoured the screening of programmes on over-the-top platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix while expressing concern over pornographic content. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the Centre told the court, “They are showing filthy things with abuses, too.” The top court’s observation came in the course of the hearing of a plea by …

I&B minister dispels myths around new rules in meeting with OTT players
3 years, 9 months ago

I&B minister dispels myths around new rules in meeting with OTT players

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The self-regulatory bodies formed by digital news publishers and over-the-top video streaming platforms will not have any member appointed by the government, the information & broadcasting ministry clarified on Thursday. The I&B minister Prakash Javadekar met representatives of OTT platforms and dispelled myths around the digital media guidelines notified last week. “Thus, it was decided that the government …

Regulation on OTT platforms: Screening needed, submit guidelines, Supreme Court tells Centre
3 years, 9 months ago

Regulation on OTT platforms: Screening needed, submit guidelines, Supreme Court tells Centre

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to submit before it the regulations on Over The Top platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime while stressing that there should be some 'screening' of programs shown on such platforms. Hearing an appeal filed by Amazon's India head Aparna Purohit against the Allahabad High Court's order in the ongoing investigation against 'Tandav' …

Need regulation of OTT content as some platforms even show pornography, says Supreme Court
3 years, 9 months ago

Need regulation of OTT content as some platforms even show pornography, says Supreme Court

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that there should be some screening of the web shows, films and other content that are telecast on OTT platforms and asked the Centre to place the recently framed regulation before the court by Friday. The Supreme Court was hearing a plea on the controversy surrounding Amazon Prime Video’s latest show ‘Tandav’. The Supreme …

New rules make way for self-regulation: I&B ministry secretary
3 years, 9 months ago

New rules make way for self-regulation: I&B ministry secretary

Hindustan Times  

The secretary in the ministry of information and broadcasting, Amit Khare, said on Saturday that the country was for the first time moving from censorship to self-regulation, even as critics have taken on the government for being “authoritarian” with new online media guidelines. The new rules that will cover over-the-top platforms such as Netflix and Hotstar, social media intermediaries such …

OTT route to regulation: Ratings, grievance redressal and more
3 years, 9 months ago

OTT route to regulation: Ratings, grievance redressal and more

Hindustan Times  

With the government announcing a code of ethics for the OTT platforms and making it mandatory to self-classify the content int five age-based categories, the discussion around regulation of web content ha once again gained steam. Although, we could update regulations around content that’s misogynistic, gender regressive and caste insensitive, everything is more or less covered”. One can put in …

Regulating OTT platforms and news content providers: How new government guidelines work
3 years, 9 months ago

Regulating OTT platforms and news content providers: How new government guidelines work

Firstpost  

It would be in the best interest of the OTT platforms and online news platforms and their users to have an updated and robust legal mechanism for the redressal of their grievances The government, through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, notified and published the Information Technology Rules, 2021 on Thursday. Publishers would also be required to implement access …

Govt Measures on Social Media, OTT to Provide Clarity: CBFC Chairperson Prasoon Joshi
3 years, 9 months ago

Govt Measures on Social Media, OTT to Provide Clarity: CBFC Chairperson Prasoon Joshi

News 18  

Prasoon Joshi, Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certification, on Thursday reacted positively to the government’s decision to impose stringent guidelines on social media and over-the-top platforms. “Measures taken for a level playing field and empowering consumers would provide clarity for content creators of emerging platforms. Measures taken for a level playing field and empowering consumers would provide clarity for …

Your 6-Point Guide to New IT Rules as Govt Tightens grip on Social Media, OTT Content
3 years, 9 months ago

Your 6-Point Guide to New IT Rules as Govt Tightens grip on Social Media, OTT Content

News 18  

The Centre on Thursday released new guidelines for regulating social media and OTT streaming platforms to curb what it described as misuse of content, and make Big Tech firms like Facebook and Twitter more accountable to legal requests for swift removal of content. The new rules include mechanisms to make social media companies share details on the originators of messages. …

Govt's New Social Media Guidelines Require Platforms to Submit Monthly Compliance Report: Key Highlights
3 years, 9 months ago

Govt's New Social Media Guidelines Require Platforms to Submit Monthly Compliance Report: Key Highlights

News 18  

Alongside the new guidelines for OTT platforms over classification ratings and grievance redressals, the government of India has also launched new guidelines for social media platforms that include punishment for publishing offensive content, social media platforms having to publish a monthly compliance report, and the removal of offensive content within 24 hours, among other rules. The new set of guidelines …

Centre's regulations on social media evoke divergent views, Ekta Kapoor-Vikram Bhatt welcome OTT guidelines
3 years, 9 months ago

Centre's regulations on social media evoke divergent views, Ekta Kapoor-Vikram Bhatt welcome OTT guidelines

India TV News  

The government's new regulations for social media platforms and over-the-top players Thursday evoked divergent responses from experts with one section welcoming them, some saying they would be valid till they contain reasonable restrictions while few opposed on grounds of infringement of privacy and free speech under the Constitution. Sinha, however, added that the prima facie view is that these social …

Government to monitor OTT content
3 years, 9 months ago

Government to monitor OTT content

The Hindu  

For the first time, the government, under the ambit of the Information Technology Rules 2021, has brought in detailed guidelines for digital content on both digital media and Over The Top platforms, while giving overriding powers to the government to step in. The rules say, “In case of any content where it is satisfied that there is a need for …

Govt Launches New Classification Ratings, Grievance Redressal Framework For OTT Platforms in India
3 years, 9 months ago

Govt Launches New Classification Ratings, Grievance Redressal Framework For OTT Platforms in India

News 18  

The government of India has set a new “classification rating” to describe content and advise discretion for viewers of films and other entertainment sources including TV shows that are streamed on OTT platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar, and more. This comes during a time when OTT platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime have faced criticisms and complaints …

Govt announces new rules to regulate news, digital content; says double standards unacceptable | 10 points
3 years, 9 months ago

Govt announces new rules to regulate news, digital content; says double standards unacceptable | 10 points

India Today  

The Centre on Thursday announced new guidelines to regulate digital content, including social media and over-the-top streaming services, to curb the 'misuse' of these platforms. Saying that concerns have been raised about rampant abuse of social media platforms, the spread of fake news, Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the ministry prepared a draft in December 2018. This should be …

Code of ethics: What OTT platforms, such as Netflix and Hotstar, may have to follow
3 years, 9 months ago

Code of ethics: What OTT platforms, such as Netflix and Hotstar, may have to follow

Hindustan Times  

The government is considering a code of ethics for over-the-top platforms such as Netflix and digital media companies. The code is likely to mandate intermediaries and online curated content companies to exercise “due caution and discretion” while airing content that may impact India’s sovereignty and integrity, threaten or jeopardise the state’s security and be detrimental to the country’s foreign relations. …

Contemplating 'some action' on regulating OTT platforms, Centre tells SC
3 years, 10 months ago

Contemplating 'some action' on regulating OTT platforms, Centre tells SC

Hindustan Times  

The Centre Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it was contemplating "some action" on the issue of regulating OTT platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. At the outset, Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain said the Centre was contemplating some action on the issue of regulating OTT platforms. The plea filed by advocates Shashank Shekhar Jha and Apurva Arhatia also …

Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and 14 OTT players adopt toolkit for regulation
3 years, 10 months ago

Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and 14 OTT players adopt toolkit for regulation

The Hindu  

Even as the government is soon expected to come out with regulations for OTT platforms, the Internet and Mobile Association of India on Thursday said 17 platforms, including Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video, have adopted a ‘toolkit’ for effective implementation of the self-regulation code introduced in 2020. Amit Goenka, Chair, Digital Entertainment Committee, IAMAI said, “This toolkit amplifies …

I&B Ministry to Issue Guidelines for OTT Platforms Soon as Complaints Mount, Says Prakash Javadekar
3 years, 10 months ago

I&B Ministry to Issue Guidelines for OTT Platforms Soon as Complaints Mount, Says Prakash Javadekar

News 18  

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will soon release guidelines for Over the Top streaming platforms in view of a number of complaints against the content showcased by them, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Sunday. Films and serials released on OTT platforms and digital newspapers do not come under the purview of the Press Council Act, Cable Television Networks …

Experts divided over regulation of OTT content in India
3 years, 11 months ago

Experts divided over regulation of OTT content in India

India TV News  

As calls for regulating content showed on the over-the-top platforms grow stronger and with the government also reportedly examining regulations in foreign countries, experts have cautioned that pros and cons of such measures need to be evaluated properly before taking a decision. "When the content is anyway accessible via the internet directly, it makes little sense to impose any kind …

Tandav Controversy: It's Time To Introduce a Regulatory Mechanism for OTT Platforms
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav Controversy: It's Time To Introduce a Regulatory Mechanism for OTT Platforms

News 18  

Amazon Prime’s latest Indian web series, ‘Tandav’, has been caught in controversy over content deemed objectionable by some sections. While there is a vetting mechanism which applies to television shows and movies released in the theatres, OTT content, more or less, gets a free run. For starters, the absence of a regulatory mechanism for OTT content could arguably violate the …

Tandav Controversy: Govt Must Nudge OTT Platforms to Self-Regulate Without Explicitly Binding Law
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav Controversy: Govt Must Nudge OTT Platforms to Self-Regulate Without Explicitly Binding Law

News 18  

It was Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of the Congress party who imposed a nationwide Emergency in 1975 and ushered in 19 months of press censorship before she lost a humbling election in 1977, paying the price for suspending democracy. In 2017, Congress workers hounded director Madhur Bhandarkar for his portrayal of Indira Gandhi in ‘Indu Sarkar’ and came close to …

Debate Between IT Committee and Opposition on Need for Certification and Censor Board
3 years, 11 months ago

Debate Between IT Committee and Opposition on Need for Certification and Censor Board

News 18  

The Department Related Standing Committee for Information Technology under Shashi Tharoor met on Wednesday on the issue of the need and functioning of the Central Board for Film Certification. Sources said MPs, including Tharoor and TMC’s Mohua Moitra, asked the ministry if it is important to censor content and if mere certification is not enough. How will you manage to …

Beyond Censorship, Govt Move on OTTs May Lead to Much Needed Refresh of India's Tech Laws
4 years, 1 month ago

Beyond Censorship, Govt Move on OTTs May Lead to Much Needed Refresh of India's Tech Laws

News 18  

In what can potentially be a decision with far reaching implications in future, the Union government issued a notification on Wednesday, November 11, bringing online streaming platforms and digital news services under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. As Virag Gupta, a lawyer at the Supreme Court of India, explains, the real element that is highlighted thanks to this notification …

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