E-Safety Authority Explained

E-Safety Authority
Formed:	2023
Preceding1:	Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Preceding2:	Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)
Preceding3:	Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA)
Jurisdiction:	Pakistan

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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: E-Safety Authority Bill: Govt Decides to Register Websites, YouTube Channels.
2. Web site: Cabinet Approves E-Safety, Personal Data Protection Bills 2023. UrduPoint.
3. Web site: Cabinet approves Personal Data Protection Bills 2023 . Nation.com.pk . 27 July 2023. 2023-08-03.
4. Web site: Government's Decision to Register Online Platforms: Establishing the E-Safety Authority . Bnn.network . 2023-07-26 . 2023-08-03.
5. Web site: Impact of new 'cyber laws' may be felt far and wide. Kalbe. Ali. July 27, 2023. DAWN.COM.
6. Web site: Web Desk Daily Pakistan Global Web Desk . Pakistan plans to register websites, YouTube channels to ensure e-safety . En.dailypakistan.com.pk . 26 July 2023. 2023-08-03.