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Whichever model it chooses, the Supreme Court must not fall prey to the diversionary tactics of vested interests. It should also see this case as an opportunity to change the image of inaction and insensitivity it has unfortunately acquired during the last couple of years.

Such an overarching framework can be the skeleton for all state and central policies on the various areas that concern, or are impacted by, digital technology—from AI, cybersecurity and data privacy to healthtech, fintech, etc

From talkies to national broadcasts to cable and the VCR – every few decades a new technology upends the way we connect, entertain, and inform ourselves.

Audience demand for quality, online content in Indonesia continues to grow and grow, as seen in the increase in viewing hours during the COVID-19 restrictions.

The US Copyright Office (USCO) recently released its 200 page study on Section 512 of the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), the legislation passed to implement US obligations under the WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) Copyright Treaty.

One thing that the free networks, subscription TV and streaming services agree upon is that the quotas introduced decades ago are no longer adequate.

In the last few months, streaming services have been responding to a push by the government and right-wing groups for regulation by equivocating.

Since most people across age groups are confined to their homes, there is also an increase in collective viewing. This new reality, in some ways, has led to a greater scrutinisation of content by the viewers.

TRAI's decision to not regulate OTT services is a forward-looking approach in interest of the consumers and will aid the progress of the sector.

If a dominant player abuses their status and unethically suppresses competitors, this type of situation falls under the purview of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) whose mission is to “promote and sustain an enabling competition culture through engagement and enforcement that would inspire businesses to be fair, competitive and innovative; enhance consumer welfare, and support economic growth”.

The handling of Chinese streaming service, Baidu’s iQiyi, operating in Taiwan through local agents and distributors has been an on-going topic of discussion for a long time.

Taiwan’s National Communications Commission (NCC) has recently introduced draft legislation to regulate operations of the OTT (over-the-top streaming services) industry — also called VOD (video on demand).

BestMediaInfo.com has consistently been analysing and highlighting the damage NTO has done to India’s broadcast sector and the end consumers. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Prime Minister’s Office has now taken note of the situation and pulled up TRAI for its misadventures that have damaged the broadcast industry beyond repair

In a conversation with BestMediaInfo.com, Agarwal, CEO, Ullu App, talks about the platform’s growth and its content strategy. He spoke how regulation could affect the OTT industry

The implementation of the New Tariff order has led to closure of over 15 channels, leading to hundreds losing their jobs.