Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021?

A. The OTT platforms, called as the publishers of online curated content in the rules, would self-classify the content into five age based categories.

B. The Rules have been framed in exercise of powers under section 87 (2) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and in supersession of the earlier Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2011.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

The Centre’s new rules to regulate the digital space is being viewed with alarm by media organisations, social media platforms and over-the-top video (OTT) platforms, who see some of the provisions as striking at the heart of the fundamental right to free speech and expression, besides imposing a high cost of compliance. The OTT platforms, called as the publishers of online curated content in the rules, would self-classify the content into five age based categories. The Rules have been framed in exercise of powers under section 87 (2) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and in supersession of the earlier Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2011.