Overview
- The committee's Fourth Report, tabled in both Houses on Monday, urges compulsory identity checks across social networks, dating apps and online games.
- KYC would require users to confirm who they are with government IDs such as Aadhaar or PAN, a step meant to deter fake profiles and impersonation.
- Platforms would need periodic re-verification and high-risk tags for accounts repeatedly reported for abuse, with penalties for poor protection of women and minors.
- Dating and gaming services would add strict age gates and tighter licensing, aiming to keep underage users away from sexual exploitation and coercive tactics.
- Lawmakers cite a surge in cybercrimes against women, including a near 239% rise since 2017, while critics warn mass ID collection could invite breaches, surveillance and exclusion for people without documents.