The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked five OTT platforms—MoodXVIP, Koyal Playpro, Digi Movieplex, Feel and Jugnu—for allegedly hosting obscene content https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/india-blocks-five-ott-platforms-over-obscene-content-trv108s8?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #OTTBan #MIB #ITRules2021 #DigitalRegulation #ObsceneContent
OTT content remains outside CBFC jurisdiction and continues to be regulated under the IT Rules, 2021 with a three-tier grievance redressal mechanism, govt tells Lok Sabha. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/ott-content-to-remain-outside-cbfc-purview-govt-cites-3-tier-oversight-under-it-rules-yn9jv7yn?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #OTTPlatforms #CBFC #ITRules2021 #DigitalMedia #ContentRegulation

FICCI, CII and PCI members part of MIB’s blocking committee, LS told

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FICCI, CII and PCI members part of MIB’s blocking committee, LS told

> For the first time, the govt revealed that Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s blocking/grievance redressal inter-departmental committee h…

Bombay High Court Asks Why Fact Checking Unit Is Required If It Cannot Compel Removal Of Fake News

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday wondered why the amendment to Information Technology Rules, 2021 providing for a government Fact Check Unit (FCU) is required when the FCU cannot compel social media platforms to take down content flagged as false, fake, or misleading.

https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/bombay-high-court/bombay-high-court-fake-news-fact-checking-unit-it-rules-amendment-free-speech-238768

#BombayHC #FactCheckingUnit #PIB #ITRules2021 #FakeNews #FactChecking #PressFreedom #censorship #india

IT Rules Amendment | Bombay High Court Asks Why Fact Checking Unit Is Required If It Cannot Compel...

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday wondered why the amendment to Information Technology Rules, 2021 providing for a government Fact Check Unit (FCU) is required when the FCU cannot compel social...

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This means that intermediaries like digital news portals and social media platforms which are governed by the IT Rules, 2021 will have to take down content that is "identified as fake or false by the fact check unit at PIB

#ITRules2021 #PIB
https://www.boomlive.in/news/draft-it-rules-2021-fake-news-pib-fact-check-meity-20784

WEBCAST JAN 13 – Match On! A discussion on online gaming regulations in India

Stakeholders from the gaming ecosystem (business, users, law enforcement and government) will examine the proposed amendments in the IT Rules 2021 in context of online gaming and e-sports, and deliberate on the path forward to make the gaming industry reach its true potential, whilst addressing challenges, risks and user harm.

https://isoc.live/16215/

#apac #esports #India #ITRules2021 #onlinegaming #esports

WEBCAST JAN 13 - Match On! A discussion on online gaming regulations in India - ISOC LIVE NOTICEBOARD

On Friday 13 January 2023 at 5:30pm-7:30pm IST (12:00-14:00 UTC) CCAOI and Grade Ace host ‘Match On! A discussion on online gaming regulations in India‘. Stakeholders from the gaming ecosystem (business, users, law enforcement and government) will examine the proposed amendments in the IT Rules 2021 in context of online gaming and e-sports, and deliberate […]

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This too has been happening for a while, will only happen more with #ITRules2021
I think we are already in this zone with #ITRules2021

Bombay HC stays enforcement of code of ethics provisions under new IT rules

The High Court observed that the provisions were an intrusion on the right to freedom of speech and expression. #india #itrules2021

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Bombay HC stays enforcement of code of ethics provisions under new IT rules

The High Court observed that the provisions were an intrusion on the right to freedom of speech and expression.

2 ministers pushed IT Intermediary Rules is now resigned. Is it a result of exposing PMO's role on preparing these rules?

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Official documents sharply contradict the Govt's claim that it can regulate online content through the IT Act under which #itrules2021 were notified.

They also show the role played by PMO & PM Modi in drafting India's online content regulation.

https://bit.ly/3wbeS1M
https://twitter.com/DeshmaneAkshay/status/1410813752895672320

Did PMO get its way on India’s controversial new IT Rules? - The Morning Context

The Information and Broadcasting ministry and the Intelligence Bureau were in favour of enacting a law to regulate online content. Yet, the government opted for a shortcut, choosing to tinker with the rules instead.