India: Adoption of Information Technology Rules 2021 including content classification requirement to protect minors for OTT service providers
Description
Adoption of Information Technology Rules 2021 including content classification requirement to protect minors for OTT service providers
The India Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology adopted the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 which include the requirement for OTT service providers to classify content in categories related to the audience age (U, U/A 13+, U/A16+, A). Providers must implement age verification mechanisms and control measures to restrict minors from accessing certain content.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
streaming service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
streaming service provider
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
own content: video: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
Customer age limit
User identification requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1