Government Issues Advisory To OTT And Social Media Platforms On Content Regulation

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), Government of India, has issued an advisory to OTT platforms and social media platforms regarding the publication of content on their platforms. The advisory highlights the need to follow Indian laws and the Code of Ethics prescribed under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (Rules) .

The advisory has been issued in response to concerns raised by Members of Parliament, statutory organizations, and public complaints regarding the increasing presence of obscene, pornographic, and vulgar content on digital platforms. Many people have expressed concern over the type of content being made available online and its potential impact on society, especially on young viewers.