E-Safety Authority

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E-Safety Authority
Agency overview
Formed2023
Preceding agencies
JurisdictionPakistan

The E-Safety Authority is a regulatory entity in Pakistan designed to oversee and control online content. The Federal Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, granted approval for the E-Safety Authority Bill on 26 July 2023. [1] [2] [3]

History

The E-Safety Bill assumes the functions and authority of existing entities such as the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). This authority primarily focuses on tasks like registering and supervising all websites, web channels, and YouTube channels. Additionally, it will be vested with the capability to block and levy fines on websites involved in spreading false information. [4] [5] [6]

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References

  1. "E-Safety Authority Bill: Govt Decides to Register Websites, YouTube Channels".
  2. "Cabinet Approves E-Safety, Personal Data Protection Bills 2023". UrduPoint.
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