Platform Regulation

The 2023 Telecommunications Act marks a significant shift in India’s telecommunications legislation, replacing outdated laws and ushering in a transformative era. This comprehensive legislation aims to boost innovation and efficiency in the sector. The analysis critically examines the Act’s exclusion of Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms from ‘telecom services,’ signalling a sector-specific regulatory direction. However, the Act’s

The Dialogue recently launched the second volume of our primary study conducted in collaboration with the Internet and Mobile Association of India on the IT Rules, 2021: A Regulatory Impact Assessment Study with inputs to boost the creative economy. The report analyses the impact of Part III of the IT Rules, 2021 on publishers of

The Dialogue and IAMAI launched our impact assessment study on Part II of the IT Rules, 2021: A Regulatory Impact Assessment Study on July 4, 2022. Given the rise in online harms, the MeitY introduced the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines & Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, in February 2021. While many provisions addressed some

This brief addresses the growing concern of cybercrimes facilitated by end-to-end encryption (E2EE) technology, such as the spread of fake news, child sexual abuse material, and online drug trade. It explores two proposed methods in India to identify wrongdoers using E2EE platforms. First, it explains the functioning of E2EE technology. Then, it delves into the

The rise of technology has brought both empowerment and challenges for marginalized communities. Harassment and harmful content, such as Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and non-consensual adult material, have emerged as significant concerns. Solutions to combat this problem are under discussion, with questions about the role and liability of intermediaries like network providers, online marketplaces,