Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
These rules are a cornerstone of India's digital governance, impacting fundamental rights, cybersecurity, and the operations of major tech companies. They represent the government's evolving response to challenges posed by online content, misinformation, and emerging technologies like AI. Relevant for GS2 (Governance, Fundamental Rights) and GS3 (Cybersecurity, Technology).
These rules, notified under the Information Technology Act, 2000, establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for social media intermediaries, digital news publishers, and online curated content (OTT) platforms in India, aiming to ensure responsible content dissemination and grievance redressal.