PhonePe partners DPCGC on OTT compliance
By Abha Lohia ·
- PhonePe is one of India's largest digital payments firms, offering a payment gateway to online merchants alongside its consumer app
- It signed an MoU with the Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council to guide streaming platforms through self-regulation rules
- During payment gateway onboarding, PhonePe will brief merchants on membership requirements and help them get certified by the council
What happened
- PhonePe signed an MoU with DPCGC.
- It covers OTT platforms and online curated content publishers.
- PhonePe will explain self-regulation membership rules to merchants.
- Certification will be offered during payment gateway onboarding.
Why it matters
- Streaming firms must follow IT rules on digital media ethics.
- DPCGC is a Level II self-regulatory body registered with the information ministry.
- The tie-up spreads awareness of the code of ethics.
The business
- Runs a UPI payments app.
- Offers a payment gateway for merchants.
- Serves consumers and businesses across India.
Words to know
- MoU
- A written agreement to cooperate, short of a full contract.
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