🚨 The Digital Dilemma That Shocked Everyone
🌟 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.
💡 What You'll Discover:
- 🔍 Why tech companies' current reporting system is legally insufficient in India
- ⚖️ How the POCSO Act trumps IT Act protections when children are involved
- 🎯 The shocking difference between 'due diligence' and actual legal compliance
- 🌐 Why global tech giants must now create India-specific safety protocols
🚀 Real Cases Discussed:
- 💎 Just Rights for Children Alliance vs. S. Harish (2024) - The Supreme Court case that changed everything for social media platforms
- ⭐ POCSO Act Section 19 & 21 - The mandatory reporting requirements that tech companies can no longer ignore
- 🏛️ IT Act vs. POCSO Act conflict - When child safety laws override platform protections
🔥 The Game-Changing Reality:
- 📱 Reporting to NCMEC (American organization) is no longer enough
- 🚔 Direct reporting to Indian police (SJPU/local police) is now mandatory
- ⚡ 'Safe Harbor' protection lost if companies don't comply with POCSO reporting
- 💰 Criminal penalties possible for non-compliance with child safety reporting
🎙️ 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!
