Pakistan: Adopted Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content Rules 2020 including local operation requirement
Description
Adopted Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content Rules 2020 including local operation requirement
On 20 October 2020, the Pakistan Telecom Authority published the Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content (Procedure, Oversight and Safeguards) Rules 2020, which include a local operation requirement for social media providers. In addition, providers must appoint a compliance officer and grievance officer based in Pakistan, which must address complaints within seven days.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Local operations requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body