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The Information Technology (intermediary Guidelines And Digital Media Ethics Code)

The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 is indeed a set of secondary or subordinate legislation that supersedes India's Intermediary Guidelines Rules 2011. The 2021 rules have emerged from section 87 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and are a combination of the draft Intermediaries Rules, 2018, and the OTT Regulation and Code of Ethics for Digital Media.

The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 were introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB). The Central Government of India, along with these ministries, played a coordinated role in developing these rules.

Intermediaries, which include social media platforms, messaging apps, and other online service providers, were given until 25th May 2021 to comply with the rules.

Please note that the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 have been a subject of discussion and debate due to their potential impact on freedom of expression, privacy, and the functioning of digital media platforms. For a comprehensive understanding of the rules and their implications, 

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