India, March 19 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The policies of the Central Government are aimed at ensuring an open, safe, trusted and accountable Internet for its users.
To help achieve this aim, the Central Government after extensive consultations with relevant stakeholders notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 ("IT Rules") under the Information Technology Act, 2000 ("IT Act") to address various socio-economic concerns emanating from online games. The Government is cognizant of the risks posed by online gaming and potential harms like addiction.
The IT Rules, 2021 casts specific obligations on online gaming intermediaries, inc...