OTT & Streaming Platforms
Liability Check
OTT platforms are sitting on goldmines of user viewing habits, payment details, and device data. This extensive profiling for content recommendations makes them prime targets for DPDP scrutiny, often classifying them as 'Significant Data Fiduciaries'.
Why OTT & Streaming Platforms is at Risk
From personalized content recommendations to targeted advertising, OTT platforms extensively profile their users. This involves collecting vast amounts of personal data: **viewing history**, **search queries**, **payment information**, and **device identifiers**. The sheer volume, sensitive nature, and continuous processing of this data means most major OTT players will likely be classified as **Significant Data Fiduciaries** under DPDP. This classification triggers a cascade of strict obligations, including mandatory Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), independent audits, and a resident Data Protection Officer (DPO) – all crucial to avoid hefty penalties.
Common Violations
- 1.Using viewing history and preferences for targeted advertising without obtaining explicit, granular consent for that specific purpose.
- 2.Sharing user data (even anonymized metrics) with third-party analytics or ad partners without clear disclosure and an easy opt-out mechanism.
- 3.Not providing users with a simple, accessible way to withdraw consent for specific data processing activities, like content personalization or ad targeting.
The Immediate Fix
Map your entire data lifecycle for customer, employee, and partner data. Focus on re-evaluating your consent mechanisms. Ensure your users are given clear, easy-to-understand options to granularly control what data is used for content recommendations, analytics, and especially advertising.
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- Start with the free self-check to find questions for your team.
- Our paid gap assessment takes four weeks. We check your apps, documents and records, then list what needs fixing.
- Fixing the agreed gaps takes two to three months. A final assessment checks the completed work.
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Next step after the audit
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