IT Regulation Rules 2021

Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 have been framed under the Information Technology Act, 2000, and it supersedes the IT Rules, 2011.
It will ensure a harmonious, soft-touch oversight mechanism in relation to social media platform, digital media and OTT platforms etc.
Part- II of these Rules to Social Media shall be administered by Ministry of Electronics and IT.
These Rules empower the users of digital platforms to seek redressal for their grievances on infringement of their rights.
If due diligence is not followed by the intermediaries, including social media, safe harbour provisions will not apply to them.
Grievance Officer, appointed by intermediaries, shall acknowledge the complaint within 24 hours and resolve it within 15 days.
Ensures online safety and dignity of users, especially women, by removing or disabling the contents within 24 hours of receipt of complaints of contents.
A distinction between social media intermediaries and significant social media intermediaries is made, based on the number of users.
Chief Compliance Officer shall be appointed for ensuring compliance with the Act and Rules.
Nodal Contact Person shall be appointed for 24x7 coordination with law enforcement agencies.
Part III of the Ethics Code in relation to digital media shall be administered by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
This Code of Ethics prescribes the guidelines to be followed by OTT platforms and online news and digital media entities.
OTT platforms would self-classify the content into 5 age-based categories - U (Universal), U/A 7+, U/A 13+, U/A 16+, and A (Adult).
Publishers of digital news would observe the Norms of Journalistic Conduct of the Press Council of India and the Programme Code under the Cable Television Networks Regulation Act.
A three-level grievance redressal mechanism has been established under the rules with 3 levels of self-regulation.

Source: TH

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