ISLAMABAD:The official of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday briefed the Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on the steps taken to address the Cyber-Crime complaints.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) updated the Committee on actions taken for the improvement of Cyber Security and Social Media Rules.
The meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Mir Khan Muhammad Jamali, MNA.
The Committee expressed displeasure with the concerned departments’ failure to protect consumer data, privacy and respect for Human Rights.
Members of the Committee expressed serious concern about the rise of cybercrime complaints during the last four years.
They criticized the process of registration of complaints, the shortage of competent staff to handle registered complaints, and the shortage of the latest equipment for further investigation of the registered complaints.
The Committee directed the department to improve the online complaints system and ensure fast follow-up and speedy relief to the complainants.
The members expressed concern about nonstop negative campaigns against public representatives and institutions on social media. The Members emphasized the capacity building of the staff working in the cybercrime wing of FIA.
The Chair directed the FIA to depute a liaison officer for coordination of Members of the Parliament to complain concerning their complaints on cybercrime.
The Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication assured the Committee that the recommendation on Social Media Rules will be presented before the Cabinet soon for approval and further legislation.
The Committee urged the ministry to take in confidence all the stakeholders and include their proposals for better legislation on Social Media Rules.
The Committee decided to visit the cybercrime wing in the next meeting. The Committee also decided to take up pension issues of the retired employees of PTCL in the next meeting.
The Committee expressed displeasure with the poor networking services of cellular companies and directed to invite them to the next meeting.