Exclusive: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad talks about new OTT, social media guidelines
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, in an exclusive conversation with Zee News Editor-in-Chief, talks about the new OTT and social media guidelines.
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Updated: Feb 25, 2021, 11:15 PM IST
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, in an exclusive conversation with Zee News Editor-in-Chief, talks about the new OTT and social media guidelines. The Union Minister said that “double standards of social media will not be acceptable.”
Prasad said that some people misuse the freedom of expression and that is not acceptable. He also said that OTT platforms should have checks for their content. He reiterated that companies can earn money, but they should follow guidelines.
Institute of Chartered Accountants warns members against ‘highly objectionable’ social media posts
The accountancy regulator indicated such comments could lead to disciplinary proceedings against a member and even cancellation of registration of a student. Updated Feb 16, 2021 · 09:55 am Manan Vatsyayana/AFP
The Institute of Chartered Accountants has presented new social media guidelines for its members, which includes a warning to not post “highly objectionable content” that may have the potential to “create social and communal disharmony” or have internal security, cross-border or geopolitical implications for the country.
The accountancy regulator has indicated that such comments would be construed as professional misconduct that could lead to disciplinary proceedings against a member and even cancellation of registration of a student.