Description

Implemented TRAI Direction requiring the blocking of non-whitelisted URLs, APKs, and OTT links

On 1 October 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India implemented a direction aimed at curbing the misuse of Uniform Resource Locator (URLs) in messages. The direction applies to access providers and registered senders, who are responsible for transmitting messages containing URLs, Android Package Kits (APKs), or Over The Top (OTT) links. The direction requires access providers to block any non-whitelisted URLs, APKs, or OTT links and highlights that senders who fail to whitelist their links by 1 October 2024 will not be able to transmit any messages containing the links.

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Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2024-08-20
adopted

On 20 August 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) adopted a direction aimed at cu…

2024-10-01
in force

On 1 October 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India implemented a direction aimed at curbi…