Social media will be banned for minors in India! IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnav gave a big hint
New Delhi. The government has become alert about the increasing influence of social media and digital threats on children in the country. During the AI Summit, when Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnav was asked whether the Indian government is considering banning social media for minor children, she clearly indicated that serious discussions are going on on this topic. Let us know what the Union Minister said on this issue?
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Will social media be banned for children in India?
The minister said that the government is currently in talks with different social media companies. Particularly serious issues like age-based access control and deepfakes are being discussed. He said that the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) also includes provisions regarding the protection of children. The government wants minors to see only that content which is age appropriate and safe. Although he did not directly announce a complete ban, he did say that the digital safety of children is a top priority.
Companies will have to obey Indian laws
Giving a strict message, the IT Minister said that every digital company operating in India will have to follow the laws and constitution of the country. He clarified that companies like Meta, X, YouTube and Netflix are not above India’s sovereignty and security rules.
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Preparation for strict action on deepfakes
Describing deepfake technology as a serious threat, the minister said that the existing rules are not sufficient. If necessary, more stringent laws will be brought after creating broad consensus in the Parliament. He informed that a parliamentary committee has done a detailed study on this subject. The DPDP law already includes provisions related to content control for students and youth. The aim of the government is to create a safe digital environment where technology benefits but does not harm the society. In the coming time, new regulatory measures will be finalized in collaboration with social media companies.
What is the situation in other countries?
The minister also gave international examples. He told that Australia has implemented a ban on social media for children under 16 years of age. Whereas in France and the United Kingdom, strict laws have been made regarding parental consent and age limit. The government is currently considering all aspects before taking any decision. It is clear that in the coming times, big changes can be seen in India too regarding the online safety of children.
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