Government has started consultations for the establishment of a social media regulatory authority
The government has started consultation for the establishment of a social media regulatory authority, the proposed Bill 2024 related to the authority is to be presented in the House.
Sources said that the Cabinet Legal Reforms Committee invited media houses and other stakeholders for consultation.
The proposed amendment bill and the establishment of Digital Rights Protection Authority will be consulted.
The prime minister has constituted a committee in the cabinet to consult on the matter.
The authority aims to advise the government on matters related to digital rights and ensure responsible use of the internet and compliance with regulations.
According to sources, a positive digital ecosystem will be promoted under the authority of media houses, issues related to cooperation with social media platforms will be considered.
Sources have said that the proposed Digital Rights Authority will also consider regulating content, the procedure for investigating violations of the law on social media will also be discussed.
Sources further said that the consultation will consider the procedure for violation of social media laws, the government is preparing a bill to protect privacy from threats from social media.