The Standing Committee on Information Technology, headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, will review the functioning of the UIDAI, functioning of the CBFC, cross-border data flows, citizens' data privacy and security, among other things. The Committee announced all the issues it will examine in 2019-20 on October 3: Issues under MEITY: Citizens' data security and privacy Digital Payment and Online Security measures for data protection Review of functioning of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Safeguarding citizens' rights and prevention of misuse of social/online news media platforms including special emphasis on women security in the digital space Promotion of Electronics/IT hardware manufacturing sector and measures for reduction of imports Policy issues in Information Technology including cross-border data flows, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), etc. Issues under Ministry of Communications (Department of Telecommunications): Review of functioning of BSNL and MTNL and plan for enhancing their performance Review of functioning of TRAI Review of the performance of schemes under Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) with special emphasis on North East and LWE affected areas India's preparedness for 5G Issues under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting: Review of functioning of Prasar Bharati Organization Ethical standards in media coverage Film Industry: Problems and Challenges Review of functioning of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Bills referred to Standing Committees The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2019 as introduced in Rajya Sabha was referred to the Standing Committee on Information Technology for examination and report within two months [Oct 4, 2019, source]. The DNA…
