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OTT services are currently regulated under the IT Act, which will soon be replaced by the proposed Digital India Bill.
Telecom Regulatory Authority Of India: Experts said currently the government is required to give a notice under Section 69(a) of the IT Act to track calls and if OTT services are regulated by Trai, it will make it much easier for the government to intercept calls.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation said India's 2021 Rules restrict companies’ discretion in moderating their own platforms and create new possibilities for government surveillance of citizens.