New Delhi: The government on Friday said it was ready to bring more stringent rules to make social media more responsible if there was a political consensus in parliament, while maintaining no compromise to protect the dignity of women.
Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, responding to questions in Rajya Sabha, insisting the government has taken “immediate action” of the ‘Bulli Bai’ and ‘Sulli Treals’ application, which has triggered anger after photos and other details of Muslim women installed for “Auction” on social media, when this problem is considered.
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“Every time we take steps to organize social media, the opposition accuses us to attack freedom of speech, which is not true …
we must achieve balance,” Vaishnaw said.
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At this point, the government works in a constitutional framework.
“If the house has a consensus, we are willing to give rules for more stringent social media.
We must advance as a community to make social media more responsible,” Minister said.
Law enforcement agencies in various countries take action based on information provided from the center.
There is a framework made for each cybercrime that occurs in this country and can be reported through the central portal and goes to relevant law enforcement agencies, he added.
The government brings intermediary regulations and comprehensive intermediary guidelines for social media in 2021 to make it safe and responsible.
Underneath, there are five institutional frameworks and all social media intermediaries must publish their monthly compliance reports online, Vaishnaw said.
The government for a more stringent inspection on social media, looking for consensus in Park
