Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Loganathan Murugan, revealed in the Rajya Sabha on Friday that the government has taken measures against 18 over-the-top (OTT) platforms for breaching content regulations.
Addressing questions about digital piracy and regulatory oversight of OTT platforms, Murugan emphasized that robust protocols have been established to monitor and manage digital content. These measures are part of a broader effort to combat piracy and ensure compliance with content standards.
Murugan highlighted that while the government oversees certain aspects of content regulation, it does not directly control age-appropriate content certification on OTT platforms. To address this, a system of self-certification and parental guidance has been instituted to assist in content classification.
The minister also discussed recent legislative changes aimed at curbing cinema hall piracy. The Cinema Amendment Act of 2023 has introduced new provisions to safeguard producers from the unauthorized reproduction of their works. A central nodal officer has been designated within the film certification office to handle grievances related to this issue.
To address online piracy, Murugan noted that the IT Rules 2021 govern issues related to copyright and trademark infringement. The ethics code under these rules includes a three-tier mechanism to address and resolve piracy-related concerns.
