Govt tightens grip over OTT content, announces self-regulatory body

OTT platforms should self-classify the content into five age based categories — U (Universal), U/A, (people above 7 years), U/A above (13 years), U/A (above 16 years), and A (all the adults), said the government on Thursday while announcing guidelines for these platforms.

“Platforms would be required to implement parental locks for content classified as U/A 13+ or higher, and reliable age verification mechanisms for content classified as A,” it said.