AP forms Group of Ministers to check social media misuse
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Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to constitute a Committee of Group of Ministers on social media to evolve a strategy to effectively counter misuse of digital media with a vested interest.
The committee will consist of Minister for HRD, IT and Electronics, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Minister for Housing, I &PR and Minister for Home Affairs.
The Commissioner/Director, I&PR, will be the convenor of the Group of Ministers to coordinate the committee proceedings.
The Group of Ministers may ask for assistance from any other department or any expert for assistance in disposal of its responsibility.
According to a GO, the committee has to review current laws, rules and guidelines applicable to social media platforms in India, identify gaps in accountability, compliance and enforcement, study International best practices and analyse global approaches to social media accountability, including transparency standards, platform obligations and user protection measures.
The panel will recommend measures to ensure platforms are accountable for harmful content, misinformation, online abuse and threats to national security.
It will suggest clear obligations on grievance redressal and reporting mechanisms and advise on safeguarding the citizen rights.
The committee will recommend creation/strengthening of nodal agencies or independent oversight bodies for continuous monitoring.
