The Government of India has recently notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 framed under Section 87(2) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 to supersede the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2011 and govern intermediaries such as social media platforms, digital news publishers and Over-the-Top (OTT) content streaming platforms in India.
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Probir specializes in Corporate Commercial, Venture/Private Equity and Information Technology/FinTech. He has been involved in corporate transactions focused on the high technology industry including cross border Mergers & Acquisitions.
Yajas is a member of JSA’s technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) practice. In this capacity, he advises clients extensively on various aspects of Indian information technology, data privacy and e-commerce laws.