The Modi government is introducing a new broadcasting bill to regulate online content creation in India. This could make it harder for content creators to freely share their work.
The new draft of the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024 introduces significant changes, notably labeling social media participants who regularly upload videos, produce podcasts, or write about current affairs as “digital news broadcasters.”
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The revised draft classifies all news producers under a new category of “digital news broadcasters.” The term “news and current affairs programs” now includes textual content, in addition to traditional audio, visual, and audio-visual formats.
This change means that content such as written posts, images, and signals transmitted through broadcasting networks are also regulated.
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The draft comes in the wake of India’s recent elections where independent YouTube news outlets provided alternative viewpoints when mainstream media often echoed government narratives.
According to the new bill, if you share news online, you’ll have to follow new regulations about what you can and cannot publish. This could limit how freely you can report news and express opinions.
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If you make content for services like Netflix or Disney+, you might face new rules that could limit your freedom. The bill says that OTT platforms need to follow stricter guidelines, similar to traditional TV.
This means you might have to change or remove parts of your content to avoid penalties like fines or temporary bans.
Content creators, who are essential for platforms like Netflix and YouTube, haven’t been included in discussions about the bill. The draft of the bill isn’t available to the public. This feels unfair since their work will be directly impacted by the new rules.
The new regulations could limit the creativity of content creators and reduce the variety of content available to viewers.
Creators and viewers are questioning why the government isn’t making the draft bill public and including them in the decision-making process.
As a viewer, you might see fewer choices and more edited content on streaming services. The new rules could mean some shows and movies you enjoy now might be changed or removed, limiting what you can watch.
It’s important for everyone affected to speak up and share their concerns with the government.
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