Legal and policy reforms afoot to curb misuse of social networking sites: Minister Dr Timilsina
Summary
The government is preparing legal and policy reforms to curb fraud, defamation, false information and other misuse of social networking sites. New bills and coordinated action with cyber and telecom agencies aim to regulate social media, protect privacy and shield children from harmful content.
Key Points
- Minister Dr Bikram Timilsina said the government is working on legal and policy reforms to curb fraud, character assassination, defamation and false information on social networking sites.
- The draft Mass Communication Bill and Media Council Bill will soon be registered in parliament to reduce fabricated content and strengthen media regulation.
- Authorities are coordinating with the Cyber Bureau, Home Ministry and Nepal Telecommunications Authority to tackle cyber fraud and shut down betting sites and apps.
- The government is also considering age-based restrictions and other measures to protect children and privacy in the digital age.
