Which of the following statements is/are CORRECT with respect to Draft Information
Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021,
proposed in 2022?
A. Online games will have to register with a self-regulatory body, and only games
cleared by the body will be allowed to legally operate in India.
B. Online gaming companies will not be allowed to engage in betting on the outcome
of games, the proposed rules say.
C. According to the rules, there could be more than one self-regulatory body.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. A, B and C .
- A. Correct: The proposed rules did include provisions related to online games and self-regulatory bodies. Online gaming platforms were expected to register with a self-regulatory body, and only those games cleared by the body would be allowed to operate legally in India.
- B. Correct: The proposed rules also indicated that online gaming companies would not be allowed to engage in betting on the outcome of games.
- C. Correct: The rules did suggest that there could be more than one self-regulatory body