Telecom minister has ‘good news’ for WhatsApp, Telegram and others
Telecom minister has ‘good news’ for WhatsApp, Telegram and others
IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw clarified that OTT apps will continue to be regulated by the old IT Act, not the new Telecom Bill. This statement allays concerns raised by app makers. The Telecom Bill, passed by Parliament, does not mention OTT platforms specifically, but certain terms may apply to them. The bill also grants the government the power to intercept and disclose messages in an intelligible format, potentially threatening end-to-end encrypted messaging services like Signal and WhatsApp. Clarity on this issue is important for the growth of the digital economy.
IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw clarified that OTT apps will continue to be regulated by the old IT Act, not the new Telecom Bill. This statement allays concerns raised by app makers. The Telecom Bill, passed by Parliament, does not mention OTT platforms specifically, but certain terms may apply to them. The bill also grants the government the power to intercept and disclose messages in an intelligible format, potentially threatening end-to-end encrypted messaging services like Signal and WhatsApp. Clarity on this issue is important for the growth of the digital economy.
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IT and Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw clarified that OTT apps will continue to be regulated by the old IT Act, not the new Telecom Bill. This statement allays concerns raised by app makers. The Telecom Bill, passed by Parliament, does not mention OTT platforms specifically, but certain terms may apply to them. The bill also grants the government the power to intercept and disclose messages in an intelligible format, potentially threatening end-to-end encrypted messaging services like Signal and WhatsApp. Clarity on this issue is important for the growth of the digital economy. 
