IT Minister asks social media platforms to tackle online harms
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Updated 4d ago
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IT and Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday that social media platforms must take proactive steps to protect citizens from online harms, including digital arrest scams. He called for measures to ensure child and women safety, algorithmic transparency, and a direct grievance mechanism for users. The minister noted that currently, citizens harmed by platform content can only approach the police or courts to address their issues.
