Perception of New Information Technology Rules Towards OTT Platforms

Abstract


 
 
 The last decade has witnessed a remarkable surge in the use of online applications, which have become a part & parcel of everyone's life since the appearance of advanced cells. Today, internet use has expanded by leaps and bounds amongst the urban and suburban populations, and it has integrated itself as a fundamental way of life. The plethora of people using web-based media and especially since the last phase of over-the-top (OTT), the fear of information security has emerged drastically. The remarkable evolution in the use of the internet has brought along a multitude of security threats but the laws for the management of web activities are sparse and inadequate due to its constantly evolving nature. Explicitly in India, until the end, the 2000 information innovation demonstration was the main asset for managing Internet use. Although IT rules were added in 2011, they are now obsolete. The ongoing rivalry and series of conflicts between the Indian government and online media intermediaries such as Twitter, WhatsApp and social media prompted the development of the expanded IT rules, which are additional ground rules to be included in the Information Technology Act 2000. This article discusses the rationale for the presentation of expanded IT rules and what makes it a matter of concern for information security Vs unnecessary restrictions.