[feb]Guidelines for OTT platform,social media intermediaries,Online news platforms

Question 1

context

Answer 1

• Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 declared under existing Information Technology (IT) Act
• administrative powers for regulation of OTT and digital news sharing platforms shall be under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B)

Question 2

Rules for OTTs & entities creating or distributing news online

Answer 2

3 tiers

1) Pratyek OTT chi swatantra grievance redressal system ,complain should be addressed in 15 days
2) self-regulatory body collectively established by the OTTs -> jar 1st tier la complain cha solution nighala nahi tar

Composition : Retired SC/HC /eminent person in some fields

powers : have censuring power for inappropriate conetent

3) inter-ministerial committee
has overiding powers & same power of above self regulatory body

A self-regulatory body, headed either by a retired Supreme Court or High Court judge or an independent eminent person, shall also be formed, which will ensure the compliance of ethics and rules by online digital news platforms.

Question 3

what is Safe harbour provisions for social media intermediaries(SMI)?

Answer 3

• Section 79 of the IT Act -> protects social media intermediaries by giving them immunity from legal prosecution for any content posted on their platforms
• Navin rule nusar jar SMI ne swatachya platform var release honarya data chi jababdari SMI chi ahe-> tya uploads var jar laksh dila nahi tar safe harbour provisions under protection milnar nahi

Question 4

grievances redressal and compliance mechanism for SMI?

Answer 4

Should appoint

1)grievance officer :share contact details

2)resident grievance officer
shall have an office in India & Indian passport-holding citizen

3)chief compliance officer
have to be present in India, shall be responsible for ensuring the platform’s compliance(hence the name) with the IT Act and the rules notified

4)A nodal contact person
for “coordination with law enforcement agencies”

Question 5

rules related to Identification of the first originator of the information?

Answer 5

• SMI’s will be required to disclose the first originator of the mischievous tweet or message by court/government
• But info should be related to sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, or public order

Question 6

What is fair opportunity principles?

Answer 6

account block karnya aadhi user la explaination cha chance dene

Question 7

emergency powers?

Answer 7

jar emergency asel tar Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting can take decision of blocking -> no opportunity for hearing

Question 8

Other stuff?

Answer 8

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