While Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 dated February 25, 2021 read with Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2022 dated October 28, 2022 (collectively, (“Existing IT Rules”)); had introduced the concept of “Intermediaries” (i.e. entities that store or transmit data on behalf of other persons and include telecom and internet service providers, online marketplaces, search engines and social media sites) and imposed greater due diligence with respect to the content on platforms with establishing grievance redressal mechanism, the Amended Rules brings online games and online gaming intermediaries within the ambit of the Existing IT Rules.
Source: Barandbench
