Government Strengthens Online Safety for Children with Stricter Action Against Child Sexual Abuse Material on Social Media

India, July 22 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The policies of the Government are aimed at ensuring an open, safe, trusted, and accountable internet for its users, including women and children. The Information Technology Act, and the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, together, have put in place a stringent framework to deal with unlawful and harmful content in the digital space.

CSAM material on social media:

Government of India has taken serious note of the reports alleging the dissemination of advertisements linked to child sexual abuse material CSAM) on social media platforms and sought a detailed report from the concerned intermediary.National Commission for ...