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The modern media landscape encompassing broadcasting Over The Top OTT streaming and viral social media is defined by rapid technological change and complex evolving regulatory challenges. This intensive one month online certificate course provides a critical and practical understanding of the legal frameworks governing content creation distribution and consumption in the digital age with a focus on Indian statutes and international implications. Moving beyond traditional media law this program directly addresses the Information Technology Act 2000 the IT Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code Rules 2021 and the new compliance burdens placed on publishers aggregators and large social media intermediaries. You will learn to navigate the intersecting jurisdictions of copyright defamation privacy and government censorship across digital platforms. The course is designed to equip legal professionals content creators compliance officers and media executives with the necessary expertise to operate legally and ethically in the high stakes environment of new media. 🎯 Key Learning Outcomes -- Upon successful completion of this program participants will be able to -- Analyze the IT Rules 2021 and their direct impact on the operation and compliance requirements for OTT platforms and Social Media Intermediaries. -- Determine the legal liability of platforms and creators concerning user generated content misinformation and online defamation. -- Evaluate content licensing and distribution models specifically addressing challenges related to piracy geo blocking and Digital Rights Management DRM on streaming services. -- Apply guidelines related to content classification censorship and adherence to codes of ethics for digital media publishing. -- Identify and manage legal risks associated with influencer marketing contracts data privacy and content takedown procedures.
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