IAMAI has notified the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting that they are in the process of forming the DPCGC
May 28, 2021, 16:52 IST
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IAMAI announces formation of Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council
May 28, 2021, 16:52 IST
IAMAI has notified the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting that they are in the process of forming the DPCGC
- The DPCGC will have an OCCP Council composed of publishers of OCC as members and an independent Grievance Redressal Board [GRB] -- consisting of a chairperson and six members.
- The GRB will oversee and ensure the alignment and adherence to the
Code of Ethics .
The DPCGC will have an OCCP Council composed of publishers of OCC as members and an independent Grievance Redressal Board [GRB] -- consisting of a chairperson and six members. The GRB will be chaired by a retired Supreme Court/High Court judge and the members would comprise eminent persons from the media and entertainment industry, experts from various fields including child rights, minority rights, and media law.
The GRB will oversee and ensure the alignment and adherence to the Code of Ethics by the OCCP Council members, provide guidance to entities on Code of Ethics, address grievances that have not been resolved by the publisher within 15 days and hear grievances/appeals filed by the complainant(s).
Subho Ray, President, Internet and Mobile Association of India, said, “IAMAI and members of the DPCGC are deeply committed to protecting consumer rights and empowering consumers with the right tools to make informed decisions, as well as have their grievances addressed. The formation of this body is an important step towards consumer choice, as more and more people are viewing content online.”
IAMAI has notified the
The creation of Digital Publishers Content Grievances Council (DPCGC) is a significant step in ensuring that publishers of OCC are compliant with IT rules 2021. The Digital Publishers Content Grievances Council will serve as a transparent and open channel to effectively address consumer grievances. As part of the process to be compliant, this newly formed body is an important step towards consumer empowerment and choice.
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