Draft:E-Safety Authority
{{Short description|Pakistani regulatory body}}
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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.{{Cite web|url=https://propakistani.pk/2023/07/26/e-safety-authority-bill-govt-decides-to-register-websites-youtube-channels/|title=E-Safety Authority Bill: Govt Decides to Register Websites, YouTube Channels|date=26 July 2023 }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.urdupoint.com/en/pakistan/cabinet-approves-e-safety-personal-data-prot-1729303.html|title=Cabinet Approves E-Safety, Personal Data Protection Bills 2023|website=UrduPoint}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nation.com.pk/27-Jul-2023/cabinet-approves-personal-data-protection-bills-2023 |title=Cabinet approves Personal Data Protection Bills 2023 |publisher=Nation.com.pk |date= 27 July 2023|accessdate=2023-08-03}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://bnn.network/tech/cybersecurity/pakistans-digital-transformation-establishing-the-e-safety-authority/ |title=Government's Decision to Register Online Platforms: Establishing the E-Safety Authority |publisher=Bnn.network |date=2023-07-26 |accessdate=2023-08-03}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1766979|title=Impact of new 'cyber laws' may be felt far and wide|first=Kalbe|last=Ali|date=July 27, 2023|website=DAWN.COM}}{{cite web|author=Web Desk Daily Pakistan Global Web Desk |url=https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/26-Jul-2023/pakistan-plans-to-register-websites-youtube-channels-to-ensure-e-safety |title=Pakistan plans to register websites, YouTube channels to ensure e-safety |publisher=En.dailypakistan.com.pk |date= 26 July 2023|accessdate=2023-08-03}}
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Category:Government agencies of Pakistan
Category:Internet censorship in Pakistan
Category:Computer security organizations
Category:Government agencies established in 2023
Category:2023 establishments in Pakistan
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