YouTube India’s representative summoned over indecent content concerns; see details
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) takes a firm stance, summoning a YouTube official to address concerns over the alleged portrayal of potentially indecent content involving mothers and sons on the platform.
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has called upon Mira Chatt, YouTube India’s head of government affairs and public policy, to personally appear before the commission on January 15. The request is in response to growing apprehensions regarding indecent content on YouTube channels involving mothers and sons.
In an official letter to Chatt, NCPCR chief Priyank Kanoongo expressed concern over an alarming trend observed in YouTube challenge videos, showcasing potentially indecent acts between mothers and sons. These ‘challenge videos’ reportedly depict inappropriate interactions, including kisses, between mothers and adolescent sons.
Kanoongo, addressing the issue in an interview with India Today TV, emphasised that several challenge videos on YouTube violate the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012. He stated, “YouTube will have to address this issue. Offenders may face legal consequences and imprisonment. The commercialisation of such videos is akin to selling explicit content. Any platform featuring videos involving the sexual abuse of children could be subject to legal action and imprisonment.”
The NCPCR’s directive to YouTube’s representative signals a proactive stance in addressing concerns related to online content that may pose a threat to the well-being and safety of children. The commission expects YouTube to take immediate corrective measures and collaborate in ensuring that such inappropriate content is swiftly removed from the platform.
Expressing serious concerns about the potential harm to a child’s well-being and safety, the NCPCR emphasised that these videos are being viewed by audiences, including minors, thereby heightening the level of concern.
The child rights body stated, “If you fail to comply with this order without lawful excuse, you will be subjected to the consequences of non-attendance.”
With Thanks Reference to: https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/youtube-indias-representative-summoned-over-indecent-content-concerns-see-details-412758-2024-01-11 and https://www.outlookindia.com/national/ncpcr-summons-youtube-official-over-concerns-of-indecent-content-featuring-mothers-and-sons-news-342346
