PERIOD 2020-2021:
DR.T. SUMATHY (A) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN (CHENNAI SOUTH):
During this period, I was a part of the meetings and raised the following concerns during the various meetings:
- suspension of telecom and internet services and the associated socio-economic
impact; - adoption of 5G technology in India and the challenges in adoption of the
technology and road ahead; - functioning of Facebook in India and associated suggestions;
- legal provisions in the cyberspace;
- safeguarding citizens’ rights and prevention of misuse of social/online news media
platforms including special emphasis on women security in the digital space; - surveillance using the Pegasus spyware;
- digital divide and the issue of spectrum with DoT and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India;
- Central Board of Film Certification and the Indian Cinematograph Act, 1952;
- freedom of press and ethical standards;
- propaganda and fake news;
- Functioning of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
During the said period, I was also a part of the study tour undertaken by the committee from 03.09.2021 to 10.09.2021. We interacted with the Srinagar-Department of Posts,
Mumbai-Ministry of Information and Broadcasting/ CBFC/DDK/AIR, Hyderabad- Department of Telecommunications/BSNL, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Telecom
Circle Chennai-Department of Posts. We held discussions and on-site visits to understand various programs being implemented and their progress in terms of the infrastructure.
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