Apar GuptaTop press bodies in India have resolved to intensify demands for the Union government to withdraw laws they claim curb press freedom. They specifically oppose the proposed Broadcast Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023; the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023; the Press and Registration of Periodicals Act, 2023; and the Information Technology Amendment Rules, 2023.
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Report of Committee on Digital Competition Law and Draft Bill on Digital Competition Law
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has formed the Committee on Digital Competition Law (CDCL) based on recommendations from the 53rd report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, which addressed anti-competitive practices by big tech companies. Chaired by the Secretary of the MCA, the committee was tasked with examining the need for a separate law for competition in digital markets. The committee has since submitted its report, including a Draft Bill (Annexure IV) on Digital Competition Law.
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TRAI releases Consultation Paper on Inputs for formulation of National Broadcasting Policy-2024
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released a Consultation Paper on April 2, 2024, to gather inputs for the formulation of the National Broadcasting Policy-2024.
Government notifies PIB’s Fact Check Unit under IT Rules 2021
The Government of India has notified the Fact Check Unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau as the central fact-checking authority under the IT Rules of 2021.
MeitY revises its previous Advisory on social media intermediaries and AI platforms
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has revised its March 1, 2024 advisory concerning the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) by social media platforms.
MeitY issues an advisory to social media intermediaries and artificial intelligence platforms
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (Meity) has issued an advisory on March 1, 2024, to social media intermediaries and artificial intelligence (AI) platforms to get permission before launching AI products in the country.
PIB release : Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar participates in Mumbai Tech Week
Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology presents its report on ‘Regulation of Cable Television in India’
The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, chaired by Mr. Prataprao Jadhav, presented its report on the ‘Regulation of Cable Television in India’ on February 8, 2024. It highlighted the need for a comprehensive regulatory framework for cable TV, including OTT platforms, due to the current fragmented oversight by multiple regulators like TRAI, DoT, and MIB. The Committee recommended that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) implement a framework to unify content standards and become the registering authority for Local Cable Operators (LCOs).
MeitY Issues Advisory to All Intermediaries to Comply with Existing IT Rules
In an advisory issued on December 26, 2023, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has mandated that all digital intermediaries comply with existing IT rules to address the growing concern of misinformation, particularly AI-powered deepfakes.