The Indian government has recently announced new guidelines for social media platforms, digital news outlets, and OTT streaming services in the country. These guidelines aim to regulate and bring transparency to the digital space. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram will now have to set up a grievance redressal mechanism to address user complaints. They are also required to appoint a Chief Compliance Officer, a Nodal Contact Person, and a Resident Grievance Officer who must be Indian residents. In addition, social media platforms are obligated to remove content within 36 hours of receiving a court order or notification from the government. As for digital news outlets, they are now required to disclose their ownership and funding sources. The guidelines also state that OTT streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ Hotstar must classify their content into appropriate categories such as U (Universal), U\/A 7+, U\/A 13+, U\/A 16+, and A (Adult). The new regulations come as a response to the increasing influence of digital platforms in India and aim to address concerns regarding misinformation, fake news, and harmful content. The government has emphasized the importance of self-regulation and compliance with the new guidelines to ensure a safe and transparent digital environment for Indian users.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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