Will KYC be required to use Facebook and Instagram? Parliamentary committee recommends
The parliamentary committee in its recommendation said that KYC should be made mandatory on all digital platforms to prevent problems like fake IDs and anonymous harassment. KYC may soon be mandatory for using social media platforms in India. This will only happen if the central government accepts the recommendations of a parliamentary committee. The parliamentary committee made this recommendation to ensure the safety of women and minors. It should be noted that the need to remove minors from social media platforms has been a long-standing issue in the country. The parliamentary committee made this recommendation to the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Recommendation for age and identity verification A parliamentary committee has proposed implementing a system for verifying user identity and age based on KYC on social media, dating apps, and gaming platforms. This recommendation is part of a report on "Cybercrime and Cybersecurity f...