Supreme Court orders WhatsApp to submit proposals to prevent digital arrest scams
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Intermediary liability and cyber governance: a key GS3 Internal Security and Ethics case study.
Why in news
The Supreme Court directed WhatsApp and other intermediaries to submit proposals to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) to curb 'digital arrest' scams.
Background
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, ordered WhatsApp and intermediaries to submit prevention proposals to the I4C. The court also directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to list authorized financial institutions to hold banks accountable for fraud due to lack of due diligence.
Facts for Prelims
- PostSurya Kant: Chief Justice of India
- BodyRBI: Reserve Bank of India
Prelims practice question
Which body was directed by the Supreme Court to list authorized financial institutions to hold banks accountable for fraud?
- (a)SEBI
- (b)NABARD
- (c)RBI
- (d)IRDAI
Show answer
Answer: (c) RBI — The Supreme Court directed the Reserve Bank of India to list authorized financial institutions to ensure due diligence.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the legal and technological challenges in holding private intermediaries and financial institutions accountable for cyber-enabled financial frauds in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory gap: Lack of specific liability frameworks for intermediaries in real-time communication apps
- Due diligence standards: Balancing bank security protocols with seamless digital transaction accessibility
- Institutional coordination: Need for seamless data sharing between I4C, RBI, and private tech firms
Keywords: Digital Arrest · Cyber Fraud · Due Diligence · Intermediary Liability · Cyber Governance
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