Social Media Laws in Pakistan
The government of Pakistan has enforced a set of rules to control social media platforms operating in the territory of Pakistan which makes it obligatory for the social media companies to open their permanent offices in Pakistan and to follow all the applicable laws.
All the Social Media Companies must have to ensure the protection of the data of Pakistani citizens and also ensure the compliance with other Pakistani laws.
Social Media Legal Services
At Malik Law Company, we ensure that businesses remain compliant with evolving digital regulations. Under the applicable rules, companies must establish a dedicated online grievance redressal mechanism to handle consumer complaints, with all grievances resolved within seven working days. It is also mandatory to keep the complainant’s identity strictly confidential.
Furthermore, companies are required to implement effective systems for the immediate blocking of live-streamed content related to terrorism, hate speech, pornography, incitement to violence, or material harmful to national security, upon receiving instructions from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
This obligation applies not only to social media companies, but also to service providers, both of whom are legally bound to act swiftly upon PTA’s notifications.
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Social Media Laws in Pakistan
The government of Pakistan has enforced a set of rules to control social media platforms operating in the territory of Pakistan which makes it obligatory for the social media companies to open their permanent offices in Pakistan and to follow all the applicable laws.
All the Social Media Companies must have to ensure the protection of the data of Pakistani citizens and also ensure the compliance with other Pakistani laws.
Social Media Legal Services
At Malik Law Company, we ensure that businesses remain compliant with evolving digital regulations. Under the applicable rules, companies must establish a dedicated online grievance redressal mechanism to handle consumer complaints, with all grievances resolved within seven working days. It is also mandatory to keep the complainant’s identity strictly confidential.
Furthermore, companies are required to implement effective systems for the immediate blocking of live-streamed content related to terrorism, hate speech, pornography, incitement to violence, or material harmful to national security, upon receiving instructions from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
This obligation applies not only to social media companies, but also to service providers, both of whom are legally bound to act swiftly upon PTA’s notifications.