Cyber Law

When Tech Giants Ignore Child Safety Laws ๐Ÿšจ


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๐Ÿšจ The Digital Dilemma That Shocked Everyone

๐ŸŒŸ Imagine this: Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram find child abuse content on their platforms. They report it to an American organization, thinking they've done their job. But India's Supreme Court just said - not so fast! This isn't just about following rules; it's about protecting children in the digital age.

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” Why tech companies' current reporting system is legally insufficient in India
  • โš–๏ธ How the POCSO Act trumps IT Act protections when children are involved
  • ๐ŸŽฏ The shocking difference between 'due diligence' and actual legal compliance
  • ๐ŸŒ Why global tech giants must now create India-specific safety protocols

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž Just Rights for Children Alliance vs. S. Harish (2024) - The Supreme Court case that changed everything for social media platforms
  • โญ POCSO Act Section 19 & 21 - The mandatory reporting requirements that tech companies can no longer ignore
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ IT Act vs. POCSO Act conflict - When child safety laws override platform protections

๐Ÿ”ฅ The Game-Changing Reality:

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Reporting to NCMEC (American organization) is no longer enough
  • ๐Ÿš” Direct reporting to Indian police (SJPU/local police) is now mandatory
  • โšก 'Safe Harbor' protection lost if companies don't comply with POCSO reporting
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Criminal penalties possible for non-compliance with child safety reporting

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This episode reveals how a single Supreme Court decision is forcing billion-dollar tech companies to completely overhaul their child safety protocols in India - and why this matters for every parent and digital citizen!

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Cyber LawBy Sharad Bansal