TRAI powers to continue, OTT to be better defined, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
Telecom and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that TRAI will retain its recommending powers, and OTTs will be better defined in the revised draft
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Telecom and IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that TRAI will retain its recommending powers, and OTTs will be better defined in the revised draft
According to the proposed Indian Telecommunication Bill 2022, creating an account on over-the-top (OTT) platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and others or obtaining a mobile SIM card using false documentation may result in a year in jail or a fine of up to Rs 50,000, according to ET. According to the article, this clause was added to the proposed legislation to address the pervasive issue of online identity fraud. 'This will aid in the prevention of telecom-related cyber fraud. As a result, the Bill contains rules relating to identity in the appropriate places, according to the Department o...