OTT oversight under IT Rules 2021
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What happened
- Creative freedom is protected under Article 19; OTT content is governed by the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, notified on 25.02.2021 [PIB].
- Part-III gives a Code of Ethics for publishers with a three-tier grievance system [PIB].
Background
- IICT was set up with ₹392.85 crore for AVGC-XR talent [PIB].
Why it matters
- Self-regulation first, government last, is the design.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-08-06): creative freedom is protected under Article 19; OTT content is governed by the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, notified on 25.02.2021.
- Self-regulation first, government last, is the design.
Quotable data pointCreative freedom is protected under Article 19.
PIB: OTT oversight via IT Rules, 6 Aug 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: IT Rules 2021.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Code of Ethics for digital publishers is in which part of the IT Rules 2021?
Answer (c) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: OTT oversight via IT Rules, 6 Aug 2025
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