The Centre has reiterated its commitment to ensuring safer digital spaces for children by mandating stronger safeguards on OTT platforms to prevent exposure to age-inappropriate content. The measures were detailed in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, in response to a question from MP Dr. Kanimozhi NVN Somu.

The Government underlined that while freedom of speech is protected under Article 19(1) of the Constitution, the growing spread of fake, misleading and harmful content online necessitates robust regulation.

To address these challenges, the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 – notified under the IT Act, 2000 – prescribe a detailed Code of Ethics for OTT p

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