Author: Akanksha Nagar

TRAI crackdown on spammers: telcos blacklist 50 entities, disconnect 2.75 lakh numbers

Rather than a move away, experts foresee a recalibration of expectations, with clients seeking more transparency and agencies responding with stronger governance and accountability from media buying agencies, after the CCI probe into ad firms.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken significant action to address the pesky callers and spammers, over the last few months.

DoT asks M2M service providers to register by Sep 30

Unregistered machine-to-machine service providers to register by month-end, says DoT. (Representative Image: Chris Anderson via Unsplash)

DoT has advised service providers to register on Sanchar Sathi; non-compliance may lead to withdrawal or disconnection of telecom resources obtained from the Authorised Telecom Licensees.

BMC disregarded 2022 OOH Advertising Policy Guidelines with new draft, claim media owners

Stakeholders are of the opinion that the BMC can not abruptly remove the existing policy guidelines, especially when many of them have already sealed their deals as per the existing guidelines. (Image source: Unsplash)

OOH media owners claim the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has disregarded the 2022 Advertising Policy Guidelines which is valid till 2031 and simply refers to the 2008 Advertising Policy Guidelines, which expired in 2018.

MIB summons Netflix content head over IC-814 series row

Netflix's European headquarters are located in the Netherlands, making the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) responsible for investigating a complaint filed against the company.

The series has triggered a sharp reaction on social media, with users accusing the series makers of concealing the real identities of the hijackers. Netflix India content head will have to appear in person on September 3.

DoT notifies first set of rules under Telecom Act; telecom fund Digital Bharat Nidhi comes into effect

DoT advisory noted that violations could lead to imprisonment or hefty fines. Social media platforms are required to comply by February 28.

The Department of Telecommunications has notified and brought into effect the first set of rules under the Telecommunication Act, 2023- setting the functioning of the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN)- which replaces the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF).

Zee files application seeking recall of NCLT’s merger order with Sony

After the deal was terminated in January, Zee apparently has reached out to the Sony executives to reconsider the termination and has also offered for talks this month.

On August 27, Zee and Sony announced reaching a non-cash settlement, resolving all disputes over the failed merger, which includes withdrawing all respective claims and legal proceedings against each other.

CCPA imposes Rs 5 lakh fine on Shankar IAS Academy for misleading ads

CCPA has made the decision to safeguard and advance consumer rights by ensuring that no false or misleading advertisements of goods or services are published, in accordance with the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. (Representative Image: John Matychuk via Unsplash)

In August, the Central Consumer Protection Authority issued notice to at least 45 coaching institutes for misleading advertisements.