Digital India Bill Draft
- May 29, 2023
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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Digital India Bill Draft
Subject: Economy
Section: National Economy
Draft Bill is being prepared, it will replace the Information Technology Act, 2000 (the present ‘Internet Law’). It is a key pillar of framework of technology regulations the which also includes the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022, and a policy for non-personal data governance
Why new law is needed:
- The IT Act, 2000 is dated as it was passed in the early days of the internet.
- Limited in scope, thus restricting the government from enacting various rules.
- Issues of user harm like cyber bullying; women & child safety; fake news; unfair trade practices.
- Need for global standard Cyber Laws.
- To ensure Open Internet.
- Regulate emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence.
- Required to achieve a $1 trillion digital economy of 2026.
An Open Internet should have
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Key Objectives of the Bill:
- Ensure an open and safe Internet to ensure user’s rights and reduce risks for them online.
- Accelerate the growth of technology innovation.
- ‘Safe Harbour’ provision to be re-visited.
Safe Harbour
Safe Harbour as prescribed under Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000, is legal immunity that online intermediaries like social media platforms enjoy against content posted by their users on the platforms. This provision has enabled the high growth of social media platforms in India. |